Gwangchigi Beach
광치기해변 · Jeju, Korea
A top spot for sunrise photos of Seongsan Ilchulbong. Its signature feature is the green moss-covered lava plateau revealed at low tide.
Best tide for each activity
The same beach changes with the tide. Pick your activity, then pick your time.
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Snorkeling
Mid tide · High tideLow tide
Poor
Mid tide
OK
High tide
OK
Workable at mid tide and high tide — avoid low tide.
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Swimming
Mid tide · High tideLow tide
Poor
Mid tide
OK
High tide
OK
Workable at mid tide and high tide — avoid low tide.
Surfing · Beach relax — not suitable here.
We don’t publish wave height or swell forecasts.
What to know
- Beach type
- Mixed sand and reef
- Best season
- April–October
- Water temperature
- 15–26°C
- Underwater visibility
- 3–7 m
- Features
- Lava reef Sunrise view Near Seongsan Ilchulbong Algae-covered lava flat
Hazards
- Rocks
- Sharp coral
- Sea urchins
- Strong current
Check the day's marine warnings and local flags before you enter the water. Suitability is a tide-based guide, not a safety call.
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- No
- Parking
- Free
- Food
- Yes
- Lifeguard
- None
- Paid entry
- No
See the next high and low tide for this beach, and what suits it right now, in the app.
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