Haeundae Beach, South Korea

Haeundae Beach

Busan, South KoreaAsia/Seoul

Ocean View Index

73Good

Next tide

22:00High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

21:14 – 09:54

Local time

03:00

Haeundae Beach in Busan, South Korea's most famous sandy beach and top summer escape.

Highlights

  • Korea's most celebrated beach, a wide arc of fine sand in eastern Busan.
  • Skyscraper skyline and the Haewol-dong cafe strip right behind the shore.
  • Seasonal sand festivals and a long seaside promenade toward Dongbaek Island.
Tip: The Dalmaji Hill walk above the beach offers the best panoramic viewpoint.

Live Webcams

Real-time views of the beach, streamed by local operators on YouTube.

Live stream via YouTube (privacy-enhanced mode)

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Sep 8, 2026 15:03

Reference time: local noon · 12:34 (Asia/Seoul)

Estimated
73
Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

  • Sea Color
    Clear blue-green · hue
    69.7
  • Clarity
    Turbid · NTU
    57
  • Visibility
    15+ m horizontal · m
    100
  • Sea State
    Choppy (4+) · Beaufort
    46.4
  • Lighting
    Golden hour, optimal · lux
    100
  • Water Quality
    index

Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodaySep 8
Clear
27°24°
9.0 m/s
WedSep 9
Clear
25°23°
10.3 m/s
ThuSep 10
Partly Cloudy
25°22°
7.2 m/s
FriSep 11
Clear
26°20°
6.1 m/s
SatSep 12
Clear
27°20°
3.6 m/s
SunSep 13
Partly Cloudy
28°20°
1.9 m/s
MonSep 14
Light Rain
28°20°
4.1 m/s
6.0mm
Visibility: 23 km·Cloud: 22%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Sat: Viewing conditions are Good; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 116.4 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.
TimeTypeHeight
22:00High0.37 m

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

High Tide
22:00
0.37 m

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Haeundae Beach.

Frequently asked questions

What time is high tide at Haeundae Beach on September 9, 2026?
High tides at Haeundae Beach on September 9, 2026: 07:00 (times shown in Asia/Seoul).
What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Haeundae Beach?
OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

Essential Information

Coordinates
35.1587°, 129.1604°
Timezone
Asia/Seoul
Region & Country
Busan, South Korea
Data sources
Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS