Water temperature in Kwail-ŭp
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 10:10 pm (GMT+9)- Today
- 60.4–61.0 °F
- Air today
- 53 / 60 °F
- Wed 4
- 58.4 °F
- Wetsuit
- 4/3 mm
Today the water in Kwail-ŭp is 60.6 °F and ranges 60.4–61.0 °F through the day, with the air between 53 °F and 60 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 58.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured yesterday in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Kwail-ŭp (2.5 mi away), from NASA's MUR analysis, which sees the water in 1 km detail. It isn't a forecast: the big figure above is what a model gives for right now. On sunny afternoons the top of the water can be a little warmer.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
The water over the next few days
- Today
- Fri 30
- Sat 31
- Sun 1
- Mon 2
- Tue 3
- Wed 4
- Thu 5
- Fri 6
- Sat 7
Water over the last 60 days
Over these days it has dropped 20.5 °F (from August 30).
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
The water off Kwail-ŭp is colder than normal for late October today (−2.2 °F).
- 43.0° 43°JanJ
- 39.4° 39°FebF
- 40.1° 40°MarM
- 44.7° 45°AprA
- 51.4° 51°MayM
- 61.2° 61°JunJ
- 68.5° 69°JulJ
- 72.3° 72°AugA
- 70.4° 70°SepS
- 65.1° 65°OctO
- 58.1° 58°NovN
- 50.0° 50°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Kwail-ŭp is from July to September, when the water averages 68.5–72.3 °F.
The water is warmest in August (72.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (39.4 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 8.5 mi away). Right by the shore, the water can be a little colder or warmer. Sources and licenses
Water and air, day by day
| Day | Water | Air | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 60.4–61.0 °F | 53 / 60 °F | 4.1 ft |
| Fri 30 | 60.3–60.6 °F | 56 / 64 °F | 3.9 ft |
| Sat 31 | 59.9–60.4 °F | 46 / 55 °F | 4.5 ft |
| Sun 1 | 59.0–59.9 °F | 45 / 58 °F | 4.7 ft |
| Mon 2 | 58.6–59.0 °F | 48 / 53 °F | 3.7 ft |
| Tue 3 | 58.6–58.8 °F | 46 / 59 °F | 1.9 ft |
| Wed 4 | 58.1–58.6 °F | 45 / 62 °F | 1.2 ft |
Which wetsuit to wear
| Water | Wetsuit | How it feels |
|---|---|---|
| < 52 °F | 6/5 mm with hood, booties and gloves | Very cold: full kit only |
| 52°–57 °F | 5/4 mm with booties | Cold: takes your breath away |
| 57°–63 °F | 4/3 mm | Cool |
| 63°–66 °F | 3/2 mm | Mild |
| 66°–72 °F | Shorty (springsuit) | Pleasant |
| 72°–75 °F | Rash guard or top | Very pleasant |
| > 75 °F | No wetsuit | Warm |
A rough guide: it depends on the wind, how long you stay in and each person.
Fish are cold-blooded: the water sets their activity. Sudden temperature changes usually put them off the bite; with steady water, activity is more regular.
Previous days
The water over the last 60 days.
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 28 | 61.0 °F | 60.4–61.3 °F |
| Tue 27 | 61.9 °F | 61.2–62.6 °F |
| Mon 26 | 63.0 °F | 62.6–63.7 °F |
| Sun 25 | 63.0 °F | 62.8–63.1 °F |
| Sat 24 | 63.3 °F | 63.1–63.5 °F |
| Fri 23 | 63.7 °F | 63.5–64.0 °F |
| Thu 22 | 64.2 °F | 64.0–64.6 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 65.1 °F | 64.6–65.5 °F |
| Tue 20 | 65.5 °F | 65.3–65.8 °F |
| Mon 19 | 65.7 °F | 65.5–66.0 °F |
| Sun 18 | 66.4 °F | 66.2–66.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 66.9 °F | 66.7–67.1 °F |
| Fri 16 | 66.7 °F | 66.4–67.3 °F |
| Thu 15 | 66.9 °F | 66.6–67.3 °F |
| Wed 14 | 67.3 °F | 66.9–67.8 °F |
| Tue 13 | 68.7 °F | 68.0–69.1 °F |
| Mon 12 | 69.1 °F | 68.5–69.8 °F |
| Sun 11 | 69.3 °F | 68.5–70.0 °F |
| Sat 10 | 69.1 °F | 68.7–69.4 °F |
| Fri 9 | 69.1 °F | 68.5–69.8 °F |
| Thu 8 | 68.9 °F | 68.7–69.3 °F |
| Wed 7 | 68.9 °F | 68.4–69.3 °F |
| Tue 6 | 68.7 °F | 68.5–68.9 °F |
| Mon 5 | 69.3 °F | 68.9–69.8 °F |
| Sun 4 | 70.3 °F | 69.8–70.5 °F |
| Sat 3 | 70.9 °F | 70.5–71.2 °F |
| Fri 2 | 71.2 °F | 71.1–71.8 °F |
| Thu 1 | 72.1 °F | 71.8–72.9 °F |
| Wed 30 | 73.2 °F | 72.9–73.4 °F |
| Tue 29 | 73.6 °F | 73.2–74.1 °F |
| Mon 28 | 73.9 °F | 73.8–74.3 °F |
| Sun 27 | 74.5 °F | 74.3–74.7 °F |
| Sat 26 | 74.5 °F | 74.3–75.0 °F |
| Fri 25 | 74.7 °F | 74.5–74.8 °F |
| Thu 24 | 75.0 °F | 74.7–75.4 °F |
| Wed 23 | 75.0 °F | 74.7–75.4 °F |
| Tue 22 | 75.2 °F | 74.5–76.1 °F |
| Mon 21 | 74.8 °F | 74.5–75.0 °F |
| Sun 20 | 74.8 °F | 74.3–75.7 °F |
| Sat 19 | 74.8 °F | 74.3–75.4 °F |
| Fri 18 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–75.2 °F |
| Thu 17 | 75.2 °F | 74.8–75.4 °F |
| Wed 16 | 75.2 °F | 74.3–76.1 °F |
| Tue 15 | 74.8 °F | 74.7–75.2 °F |
| Mon 14 | 75.6 °F | 75.2–75.7 °F |
| Sun 13 | 75.9 °F | 75.6–76.1 °F |
| Sat 12 | 76.1 °F | 75.6–77.2 °F |
| Fri 11 | 76.1 °F | 75.7–76.3 °F |
| Thu 10 | 76.5 °F | 76.1–76.6 °F |
| Wed 9 | 76.8 °F | 76.5–77.5 °F |
| Tue 8 | 78.4 °F | 77.7–78.8 °F |
| Mon 7 | 79.2 °F | 78.8–79.3 °F |
| Sun 6 | 79.5 °F | 79.2–79.7 °F |
| Sat 5 | 80.1 °F | 79.7–80.4 °F |
| Fri 4 | 80.4 °F | 80.1–81.0 °F |
| Thu 3 | 80.6 °F | 80.4–81.0 °F |
| Wed 2 | 80.8 °F | 80.4–81.3 °F |
| Tue 1 | 80.8 °F | 80.6–81.1 °F |
| Mon 31 | 81.1 °F | 81.0–81.3 °F |
| Sun 30 | 81.5 °F | 81.3–81.9 °F |
It's the daily analysis from Météo-France / Copernicus Marine (satellites, buoys and model), not a buoy reading at this spot.
Questions about the water in Kwail-ŭpQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Kwail-ŭp?
60.6 °F; through the day it ranges 60.4–61.0 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 58.4 °F by Wednesday 4.
Which wetsuit do I need today?
With the water as it is today, 4/3 mm (cool). It's a rough guide: it depends on the wind and each person.
How warm is the water in Kwail-ŭp in October?
In October, the water in Kwail-ŭp averages 65.1 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
How warm is the water in Kwail-ŭp in August?
In August, the water in Kwail-ŭp averages 72.3 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: rash guard or top (very pleasant).
When is the best time to swim in Kwail-ŭp?
The best time to swim in Kwail-ŭp is from July to September, when the water averages 68.5–72.3 °F. The water is warmest in August (72.3 °F on average) and coldest in February (39.4 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Kwail-ŭp is colder than normal for late October today (−2.2 °F).
More about Kwail-ŭp today
Water temperature near Kwail-ŭp
- Chaeryŏng-ni 61.7 °F · 23 mi
- T’aet’an-ŭp 61.3 °F · 29 mi
- Nampo 61.5 °F · 29 mi
- Baengnyeongdo 60.1 °F · 39 mi
- Pyŏksŏng-ŭp 63.3 °F · 40 mi
- Haeju 63.3 °F · 47 mi
Only places with a different forecast: spots a few miles apart share the same model cell and wouldn't add anything.
Learn more
Sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo with Météo-France / Copernicus Marine, CC BY 4.0; grid point 7.4 mi away. Near the shore, in coves and estuaries, the water can be a little colder or warmer.
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:10 pm (local time).
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