What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Sokcho 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 Sokcho Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Sokcho 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 Sokcho 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.

Sokcho Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Gangwon, South KoreaAsia/Seoul

Ocean View Index

20Bad

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:41 – 08:37

Local time

07:59

Sokcho Beach on South Korea's scenic east coast is a sandy stretch at the foot of majestic Seoraksan mountain.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 22:59

Reference time: local noon · 12:10 (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
96.5
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
92.2
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Overcast

17°14°

1.8 m/s

SatOct 24

Light Rain

18°15°

1.9 m/s

0.1mm

SunOct 25

Rain

17°16°

3.9 m/s

12.5mm

MonOct 26

Fog

18°11°

2.8 m/s

TueOct 27

Clear

18°2°

4.1 m/s

WedOct 28

Fog

13°6°

1.9 m/s

ThuOct 29

Overcast

18°10°

1.0 m/s

Visibility: 14 km·Cloud: 54%

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.

70Very Good35PoorView 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 Sokcho Beach.

56 km away

Gyeongpo Beach

Gangwon, South Korea

237 km away

Eurwangni Beach

Incheon, South Korea

343 km away

Haeundae Beach

Busan, South Korea

343 km away

Gwangalli Beach

Busan, South Korea

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Sokcho 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 Sokcho Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Sokcho 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 Sokcho 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: 38.2078°, 128.5917°
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Region & Country: Gangwon, South Korea

Data sources

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