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SURF & WELLNESS GUIDE in JEJU

The sea, the waves, and nature are far deeper and bluer than we imagine, each carrying their own rhythm. The calm, blue ocean is beautiful, but it also holds a strength born from nature’s explosive energy — the swells shaped by the wind colliding with the shore. Surfing is the act of receiving energy that has traveled thousands of kilometers, gliding down the face of a wave in harmony with gravity and nature’s rhythm.

Accustomed to fixed systems and schedules, we find in surfing a sense of unfamiliar experience. When we ride a wave, time seems to slow down. We feel awe in the presence of nature, quiet joy while waiting for waves, and humility in the face of powerful ones. Sitting on a surfboard at sea, watching the horizon where the setting sun meets the coastline, offers a perspective opposite to that from land—inviting us to look back and reflect on life at its most fundamental level.

Jeju is known as one of the best places to surf, filled with the beauty of nature and the dynamic energy of both land and sea. The ocean and the land draw gentle lines together, while the soft and bold curves of the oreum (volcanic hills) are mirrored in the sea, revealed through the rhythm of the swells.

Escaping from ordinary life, to dream of surfing once, and to meet the beauty of Jeju naturally through surfing and camping—such experiences are never too far away.

JEJU ISLAND

Area: 1,849.3 km²
Climate: Warm and humid; temperate to subtropical
Average annual temperature: 16.2°C
Average annual precipitation: 1,710.3 mm

Surf Season

Surfing is a sport deeply influenced by the wind, offering different types of waves depending on the season. During summer, the southern swells bring good waves to Seogwipo, while in winter, northern swells reach Jeju City, creating favorable surf conditions there.

The water temperature in Jeju is generally warmer than in other regions of Korea, with an annual average of 16.2°C and around 26.5°C in August. From May to June, a 3mm wetsuit is recommended; from July to August, swimsuits, rash guards, water leggings, and beachwear are ideal.

Just as the waves change with the seasons, Jeju reveals a new face each month — from plum blossoms in February, canola flowers in March, cherry blossoms in April, green barley in May, hydrangeas in June, sunflowers in September, buckwheat flowers in October, to silver grass in November.

Recommended Wetsuits

March–April / 5mm wetsuit
May–June / 3mm wetsuit
July–August / Swimsuit + layering items (T-shirt, shorts, rash guard, water leggings, etc.)
September–October / 3mm wetsuit
October–November / 5mm wetsuit

Check the water temperature in Jeju

Camping

Most beachfront campgrounds in Jeju are free to use except during the peak summer season (July–August). While electricity is generally unavailable outside the peak season, facilities such as showers and restrooms are well maintained, making them convenient and comfortable for visitors.

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