Overview

Kitesurf

Samyang Beach is located on the north coast of Jeju Island, east of Jeju City. It is known for its distinctive black sand beach formed from volcanic basalt. The beach faces north and catches NW and W winds that blow across the East China Sea during the winter monsoon.

The black sand beach offers a unique kitesurfing experience. Moderate tidal range. The north-facing exposure makes it one of the windiest spots on Jeju during winter NW wind events. Suitable for intermediate riders with some wave riding experience. Good facilities in nearby Jeju City.

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Sunrise 06:42 · Sunset 17:54

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.6 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 00:35 · 1.4 m High tide 06:24 · 1.6 m Low tide 12:14 · 1.1 m High tide 19:18 · 2.1 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 01:31 · 1.2 m High tide 07:28 · 1.7 m Low tide 13:17 · 1 m High tide 19:58 · 2.2 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 02:12 · 1 m High tide 08:12 · 1.9 m Low tide 14:08 · 0.9 m High tide 20:31 · 2.3 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 02:47 · 0.9 m High tide 08:50 · 2.1 m Low tide 14:54 · 0.8 m High tide 21:01 · 2.3 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 03:19 · 0.7 m High tide 09:25 · 2.3 m Low tide 15:36 · 0.7 m High tide 21:30 · 2.4 m

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Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

193h

in January · 21 rideable days

The season runs from December to May, peaking in January: 17 rideable days a month and 193 hours of usable wind, at 13 °C. The low point is September, at 8.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 37%13-20 knots · 43%21-30 knots · 18%31+ knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 43% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 9 °C. The wettest month is September, with 218 mm.

Monthly averages:

Monthly averages — — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	21.0	193 h	9 °C	38 mm
February	16.5	153 h	9 °C	133 mm
March	17.0	158 h	12 °C	84 mm
April	14.0	143 h	16 °C	69 mm
May	15.0	142 h	18 °C	68 mm
June	11.5	123 h	22 °C	166 mm
July	12.0	120 h	28 °C	160 mm
August	11.5	102 h	30 °C	174 mm
September	8.5	60 h	28 °C	218 mm
October	8.5	67 h	23 °C	154 mm
November	13.0	107 h	17 °C	140 mm
December	19.0	178 h	11 °C	9 mm

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Technical details of spot

The spot works with winds from WSW, W, WNW, NW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Intermediate

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