What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Yeosu Coast?

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 Yeosu Coast for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Yeosu Coast, 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 Yeosu Coast?

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.

Yeosu Coast Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

South Jeolla, South KoreaAsia/Seoul

Ocean View Index

80Good

Next tide

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Sunrise / Sunset

21:41 – 08:45

Local time

07:17

Yeosu is a charming coastal city in South Korea and the gateway to the Dadohaehaesang National Park's islands and seascapes.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 23, 2026 21:50

Reference time: local noon · 12:13 (Asia/Seoul)

Estimated

Good

Good conditions. Worth a visit.

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
71.9
Clarity
Very clear (below 1.5 NTU) · NTU
100
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
91.9
Lighting
Low / harsh light · lux
37.5
Water Quality
index
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Weather Forecast

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

TodayOct 23

Rain

21°16°

5.0 m/s

15.8mm

SatOct 24

Heavy Rain

19°18°

5.7 m/s

123.4mm

SunOct 25

Rain

20°19°

8.0 m/s

31.4mm

MonOct 26

Fog

23°15°

3.8 m/s

TueOct 27

Overcast

19°6°

4.9 m/s

WedOct 28

Fog

14°9°

1.2 m/s

ThuOct 29

Fog

17°13°

1.0 m/s

Visibility: 12 km·Cloud: 83%

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 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.

80Excellent3Very 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 Yeosu Coast.

140 km away

Gwangalli Beach

Busan, South Korea

144 km away

Haeundae Beach

Busan, South Korea

200 km away

Hyeopjae Beach

Jeju, South Korea

210 km away

Jungmun Beach

Jeju, South Korea

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Yeosu Coast?: 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 Yeosu Coast for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Yeosu Coast, 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 Yeosu Coast?: 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: 34.7604°, 127.6622°
Timezone: Asia/Seoul
Region & Country: South Jeolla, South Korea

Data sources

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