Hwasun Geumdo Beach
화순금모래해수욕장 · Jeju, Korea
A golden-sand beach with Sanbangsan Mountain as its backdrop. The adjacent spring-water (freshwater) pool is popular with families.
Best tide for each activity
The same beach changes with the tide. Pick your activity, then pick your time.
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Surfing
Low tide · Mid tide · High tideLow tide
OK
Mid tide
OK
High tide
OK
Workable at low tide, mid tide and high tide.
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Swimming
High tideLow tide
Poor
Mid tide
OK
High tide
Excellent
Best at high tide — avoid low tide.
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Beach relax
Any tideLow tide
Excellent
Mid tide
Excellent
High tide
Excellent
Works at any tide.
Snorkeling — not suitable here.
We don’t publish wave height or swell forecasts.
What to know
- Beach type
- Sand beach
- Best season
- June–September
- Water temperature
- 16–26°C
- Underwater visibility
- 2–4 m
- Features
- Golden sand Spring-fed pool Sanbangsan view Family friendly
Hazards
- Rip current
- Jellyfish
- Crowded in summer
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
- Yes
- Parking
- Free
- Food
- Yes
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal
- Paid entry
- No
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