Water temperature in Taesal-li
Sea surface temperature · updated today, Thursday, October 29, at 3:34 pm (GMT+9)- Today
- 60.4–61.2 °F
- Air today
- 43 / 56 °F
- Wed 4
- 58.4 °F
- Wetsuit
- 4/3 mm
Today the water in Taesal-li is 60.6 °F and ranges 60.4–61.2 °F through the day, with the air between 43 °F and 56 °F. It cools over the next few days: about 58.4 °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 Taesal-li (0.6 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.
Big gap with the model, which gives 60.6 °F right now (6.7 °F lower). The forecast is a calculation and this is a measurement: the water is probably warmer than the model says.
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 20.0 °F (from August 30).
Over the next few weeks the water looks normal for the time of year (+0.0 °F), according to ECMWF 46-day.
Daily average and its range (low and high). The dotted line is the forecast.
Water temperature by month vs. normal
- 42.0° 42°JanJ
- 39.0° 39°FebF
- 40.6° 41°MarM
- 46.1° 46°AprA
- 53.3° 53°MayM
- 61.8° 62°JunJ
- 69.2° 69°JulJ
- 74.1° 74°AugA
- 73.2° 73°SepS
- 67.4° 67°OctO
- 59.0° 59°NovN
- 49.2° 49°DecD
- Monthly normal
- Best time
The best time to swim in Taesal-li is from July to September, when the water averages 69.2–74.1 °F.
The water is warmest in August (74.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (39.0 °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 | 60.4–61.2 °F | 43 / 56 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Fri 30 | 60.1–60.8 °F | 51 / 64 °F | 1.0 ft |
| Sat 31 | 60.1–60.4 °F | 48 / 60 °F | 1.4 ft |
| Sun 1 | 59.2–60.1 °F | 46 / 55 °F | 0.5 ft |
| Mon 2 | 58.8–59.9 °F | 51 / 58 °F | 1.1 ft |
| Tue 3 | 58.6–59.5 °F | 42 / 61 °F | 0.9 ft |
| Wed 4 | 57.7–59.0 °F | 45 / 62 °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 | 62.1 °F | 61.3–63.0 °F |
| Tue 27 | 63.7 °F | 63.1–64.4 °F |
| Mon 26 | 64.6 °F | 64.2–65.1 °F |
| Sun 25 | 64.9 °F | 64.4–65.5 °F |
| Sat 24 | 64.8 °F | 64.4–64.9 °F |
| Fri 23 | 64.9 °F | 64.4–65.5 °F |
| Thu 22 | 65.7 °F | 65.1–66.2 °F |
Show all 60 days
| Day | Water | Low / high |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 21 | 66.4 °F | 65.7–67.1 °F |
| Tue 20 | 66.2 °F | 65.7–66.7 °F |
| Mon 19 | 66.7 °F | 66.4–67.3 °F |
| Sun 18 | 67.8 °F | 67.5–68.7 °F |
| Sat 17 | 69.1 °F | 68.7–69.4 °F |
| Fri 16 | 69.3 °F | 68.7–70.0 °F |
| Thu 15 | 69.3 °F | 68.9–69.4 °F |
| Wed 14 | 69.4 °F | 68.5–70.0 °F |
| Tue 13 | 70.9 °F | 70.0–71.4 °F |
| Mon 12 | 70.9 °F | 70.0–72.1 °F |
| Sun 11 | 70.2 °F | 69.3–71.2 °F |
| Sat 10 | 69.6 °F | 68.9–70.7 °F |
| Fri 9 | 69.4 °F | 68.5–70.3 °F |
| Thu 8 | 69.8 °F | 69.1–70.5 °F |
| Wed 7 | 69.6 °F | 68.5–71.1 °F |
| Tue 6 | 69.3 °F | 68.9–69.4 °F |
| Mon 5 | 69.8 °F | 69.6–70.2 °F |
| Sun 4 | 70.0 °F | 69.3–70.9 °F |
| Sat 3 | 70.7 °F | 70.0–71.4 °F |
| Fri 2 | 72.3 °F | 71.6–72.9 °F |
| Thu 1 | 73.6 °F | 72.9–74.1 °F |
| Wed 30 | 73.2 °F | 71.8–74.5 °F |
| Tue 29 | 73.0 °F | 72.3–73.8 °F |
| Mon 28 | 73.8 °F | 73.4–74.3 °F |
| Sun 27 | 73.8 °F | 72.7–74.8 °F |
| Sat 26 | 73.6 °F | 73.0–74.3 °F |
| Fri 25 | 73.8 °F | 73.4–73.9 °F |
| Thu 24 | 74.3 °F | 73.6–75.4 °F |
| Wed 23 | 73.8 °F | 72.1–75.4 °F |
| Tue 22 | 72.7 °F | 71.6–73.8 °F |
| Mon 21 | 72.1 °F | 71.4–73.0 °F |
| Sun 20 | 71.4 °F | 70.2–72.7 °F |
| Sat 19 | 71.1 °F | 70.0–72.1 °F |
| Fri 18 | 70.9 °F | 70.3–71.2 °F |
| Thu 17 | 71.8 °F | 71.2–72.7 °F |
| Wed 16 | 71.8 °F | 70.0–73.6 °F |
| Tue 15 | 71.4 °F | 70.7–72.0 °F |
| Mon 14 | 72.0 °F | 71.1–73.2 °F |
| Sun 13 | 70.3 °F | 68.9–71.6 °F |
| Sat 12 | 69.6 °F | 69.1–70.0 °F |
| Fri 11 | 68.0 °F | 66.7–69.6 °F |
| Thu 10 | 68.0 °F | 67.3–69.4 °F |
| Wed 9 | 70.3 °F | 68.5–72.9 °F |
| Tue 8 | 72.1 °F | 70.3–73.8 °F |
| Mon 7 | 71.8 °F | 70.9–72.7 °F |
| Sun 6 | 74.5 °F | 73.0–75.9 °F |
| Sat 5 | 77.9 °F | 76.3–79.0 °F |
| Fri 4 | 79.7 °F | 79.2–80.2 °F |
| Thu 3 | 79.7 °F | 78.4–81.1 °F |
| Wed 2 | 79.5 °F | 79.2–80.1 °F |
| Tue 1 | 79.7 °F | 79.2–80.2 °F |
| Mon 31 | 80.8 °F | 80.1–81.5 °F |
| Sun 30 | 82.0 °F | 81.5–82.9 °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 Taesal-liQuestions
What's the water temperature today in Taesal-li?
60.6 °F; through the day it ranges 60.4–61.2 °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 Taesal-li in October?
In October, the water in Taesal-li averages 67.4 °F (1991–2020). For a long swim: shorty (springsuit) (pleasant).
How warm is the water in Taesal-li in August?
In August, the water in Taesal-li averages 74.1 °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 Taesal-li?
The best time to swim in Taesal-li is from July to September, when the water averages 69.2–74.1 °F. The water is warmest in August (74.1 °F on average) and coldest in February (39.0 °F).
More about Taesal-li today
Water temperature near Taesal-li
- Incheon 64.9 °F · 36 mi
- Boryeong 61.2 °F · 44 mi
- Seoul 66.9 °F · 50 mi
- Ganghwa-gun 62.8 °F · 54 mi
- Aho-dong 63.0 °F · 64 mi
- Gunsan 61.9 °F · 70 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 0.9 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 3:34 pm (local time).
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