Is December a good time for surfing at Yangyang – Jukdo Beach?

December is one of the best months for surfing at Yangyang – Jukdo Beach. Waves 1.5 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 5°C.

Plan your trip to Yangyang – Jukdo BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
  • Air: 5°C by day, -3°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; a day can have both

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Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Is December a good time for surfing at Yangyang – Jukdo Beach?

December is one of the best months for surfing at Yangyang – Jukdo Beach. Waves 1.5 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 5°C.

How warm is the water at Yangyang – Jukdo Beach in December?

About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.

How big are the waves at Yangyang – Jukdo Beach in December?

About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Yangyang – Jukdo Beach in December?

Around 5°C by day and -3°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; a day can have both.

Where else can I go surfing in December?

Within 1,500 km: Inamura Point (1.5 m waves), Chiba – Ichinomiya (1.4 m waves), Shikoku – Ikumi (1.2 m waves), Kamakura – Yuigahama (1 m waves) & Miyazaki – Kisakihama (0.9 m waves).

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