Water temperature in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 8:06 pm (GMT+9)- Today
- 61.0–62.1 °F
- Air today
- 45 / 56 °F
- Wed 4
- 57.0 °F
- Wetsuit
- 4/3 mm
Today the water in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp is 62.1 °F and ranges 61.0–62.1 °F through the day, with the air between 45 °F and 56 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 57.0 °F by Wednesday 4.
Measured by satellite
This is the temperature satellites measured 2 days ago in the water just below the surface, at the nearest point of sea to Pyŏksŏng-ŭp (1.4 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 19.6 °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 Pyŏksŏng-ŭp is colder than normal for late October today (−3.3 °F).
- 38.6° 39°JanJ
- 36.4° 36°FebF
- 40.2° 40°MarM
- 47.9° 48°AprA
- 56.1° 56°MayM
- 63.9° 64°JunJ
- 70.8° 71°JulJ
- 76.1° 76°AugA
- 73.4° 73°SepS
- 64.9° 65°OctO
- 55.0° 55°NovN
- 45.6° 46°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Today
- Best time
The best time to swim in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp is from July to September, when the water averages 70.8–76.1 °F.
The water is warmest in August (76.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (36.4 °F).
Monthly averages for 1991–2020 (NOAA OISST, from satellites and buoys; nearest data point 13 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 | 61.0–62.1 °F | 45 / 56 °F | 1.8 ft |
| Fri 30 | 61.3–62.2 °F | 44 / 66 °F | 1.3 ft |
| Sat 31 | 60.3–61.7 °F | 41 / 53 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sun 1 | 59.2–60.1 °F | 41 / 55 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Mon 2 | 58.6–59.4 °F | 40 / 57 °F | 1.2 ft |
| Tue 3 | 57.7–58.8 °F | 38 / 62 °F | 0.7 ft |
| Wed 4 | 56.1–57.9 °F | 42 / 61 °F | 0.5 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 | 62.2 °F | 61.3–63.5 °F |
| Tue 27 | 64.6 °F | 63.7–65.3 °F |
| Mon 26 | 65.3 °F | 65.1–65.8 °F |
| Sun 25 | 64.2 °F | 62.8–65.3 °F |
| Sat 24 | 64.6 °F | 64.0–65.1 °F |
| Fri 23 | 65.7 °F | 65.1–66.2 °F |
| Thu 22 | 67.5 °F | 66.4–68.4 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 68.4 °F | 67.6–69.4 °F |
| Tue 20 | 68.4 °F | 68.0–68.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 69.1 °F | 68.7–69.6 °F |
| Sun 18 | 70.2 °F | 69.6–70.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 70.5 °F | 70.0–70.9 °F |
| Fri 16 | 71.1 °F | 70.5–71.6 °F |
| Thu 15 | 70.9 °F | 70.7–71.4 °F |
| Wed 14 | 71.1 °F | 69.8–72.1 °F |
| Tue 13 | 70.9 °F | 70.5–71.4 °F |
| Mon 12 | 70.5 °F | 69.6–71.6 °F |
| Sun 11 | 70.7 °F | 70.0–71.4 °F |
| Sat 10 | 70.7 °F | 70.2–71.6 °F |
| Fri 9 | 70.7 °F | 70.0–71.4 °F |
| Thu 8 | 70.7 °F | 70.0–71.2 °F |
| Wed 7 | 71.1 °F | 70.0–72.3 °F |
| Tue 6 | 71.2 °F | 70.7–71.8 °F |
| Mon 5 | 72.3 °F | 71.8–72.9 °F |
| Sun 4 | 72.1 °F | 71.4–72.9 °F |
| Sat 3 | 71.8 °F | 71.2–72.3 °F |
| Fri 2 | 73.4 °F | 72.5–74.3 °F |
| Thu 1 | 75.2 °F | 74.5–75.9 °F |
| Wed 30 | 74.7 °F | 73.2–75.9 °F |
| Tue 29 | 74.7 °F | 73.9–75.2 °F |
| Mon 28 | 75.4 °F | 75.0–75.9 °F |
| Sun 27 | 75.6 °F | 74.8–76.3 °F |
| Sat 26 | 75.7 °F | 75.2–76.5 °F |
| Fri 25 | 75.9 °F | 75.7–76.1 °F |
| Thu 24 | 76.1 °F | 75.6–76.8 °F |
| Wed 23 | 76.1 °F | 75.2–77.0 °F |
| Tue 22 | 75.7 °F | 75.0–76.5 °F |
| Mon 21 | 75.7 °F | 75.0–76.8 °F |
| Sun 20 | 75.7 °F | 74.8–76.6 °F |
| Sat 19 | 75.7 °F | 75.0–76.6 °F |
| Fri 18 | 75.2 °F | 74.8–75.7 °F |
| Thu 17 | 74.7 °F | 74.1–75.4 °F |
| Wed 16 | 73.9 °F | 72.9–75.4 °F |
| Tue 15 | 74.7 °F | 73.9–75.6 °F |
| Mon 14 | 75.2 °F | 74.5–76.1 °F |
| Sun 13 | 74.8 °F | 74.1–75.4 °F |
| Sat 12 | 75.6 °F | 75.0–76.3 °F |
| Fri 11 | 76.8 °F | 76.3–77.4 °F |
| Thu 10 | 77.5 °F | 77.2–78.3 °F |
| Wed 9 | 78.6 °F | 78.4–79.2 °F |
| Tue 8 | 79.2 °F | 78.3–80.1 °F |
| Mon 7 | 79.5 °F | 79.0–80.1 °F |
| Sun 6 | 80.1 °F | 79.7–80.4 °F |
| Sat 5 | 80.8 °F | 80.4–81.1 °F |
| Fri 4 | 81.1 °F | 80.8–81.5 °F |
| Thu 3 | 81.3 °F | 80.6–82.2 °F |
| Wed 2 | 81.1 °F | 80.1–82.2 °F |
| Tue 1 | 81.0 °F | 80.6–81.1 °F |
| Mon 31 | 81.3 °F | 81.0–81.5 °F |
| Sun 30 | 81.9 °F | 81.3–82.4 °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 Pyŏksŏng-ŭpQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp?
62.1 °F; through the day it ranges 61.0–62.1 °F.
Will the water get warmer or colder?
It cools over the next few days: about 57.0 °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 Pyŏksŏng-ŭp in October?
In October, the water in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp averages 64.9 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: 3/2 mm (mild).
How warm is the water in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp in August?
In August, the water in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp averages 76.1 °F (1991–2020), the warmest of the year. For a long swim: no wetsuit (warm).
When is the best time to swim in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp?
The best time to swim in Pyŏksŏng-ŭp is from July to September, when the water averages 70.8–76.1 °F. The water is warmest in August (76.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (36.4 °F).
Is the water warmer or colder than normal?
The water off Pyŏksŏng-ŭp is colder than normal for late October today (−3.3 °F).
More about Pyŏksŏng-ŭp today
Water temperature near Pyŏksŏng-ŭp
- Haeju 62.1 °F · 8.6 mi
- T’aet’an-ŭp 60.3 °F · 14 mi
- Kwail-ŭp 59.9 °F · 40 mi
- Aho-dong 62.8 °F · 46 mi
- Nampo 61.0 °F · 48 mi
- Baengnyeongdo 59.5 °F · 49 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 12 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 8:06 pm (local time).
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