What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Gyeongpo 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.

When is the best time to visit Gyeongpo Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Gyeongpo Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Gyeongpo Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Gyeongpo Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Gangwon, South KoreaAsia/Seoul

Ocean View Index

20Bad

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:39 – 08:36

Local time

08:53

Gyeongpo Beach in Gangneung is an east-coast favorite, where a famed sandy shore meets pine woods and serene Gyeongpo Lake.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 23:53

Reference time: local noon · 12:08 (Asia/Seoul)

Estimated

Bad

Not recommended for beach viewing today.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
77.1
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
Under 8 m · m
0
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
94.7
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
91.2
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Overcast

18°14°

1.8 m/s

SatOct 24

Light Rain

18°18°

3.1 m/s

0.2mm

SunOct 25

Rain

20°18°

7.2 m/s

6.2mm

MonOct 26

Clear

18°9°

3.5 m/s

TueOct 27

Clear

19°1°

3.5 m/s

WedOct 28

Overcast

13°5°

2.1 m/s

ThuOct 29

Light Rain

18°8°

1.4 m/s

3.0mm

Visibility: 8 km·Cloud: 64%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best on Wed: Viewing conditions are Excellent; 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.

Mixed TideCoefficient: 77.6 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
No tide extremes recorded today.

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent21Very PoorView full forecast

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.

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Gyeongpo Beach.

56 km away

Sokcho Beach

Gangwon, South Korea

244 km away

Eurwangni Beach

Incheon, South Korea

293 km away

Haeundae Beach

Busan, South Korea

294 km away

Gwangalli Beach

Busan, South Korea

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Gyeongpo 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.
When is the best time to visit Gyeongpo Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Gyeongpo Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Gyeongpo Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 37.7906°, 128.9461°
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Region & Country: Gangwon, South Korea

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS