Samcheok Beach
Samcheok Beach: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 79); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 24; weekday average 27, weekend average 73; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday.
Samcheok Beach is easily accessible and has a vast white sandy beach that is 1.2 kilometers long and 100 meters wide. Thanks to its pine tree forest, clean white sand, shallow waters, and convenient amenities, over 500,000 vacationers visit the beach every year. Entertaining events such as a barehanded flounder fishing contest also take place here.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
- Address
- 76 Thema town-gil, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do
- Opening hours
- Open 24 hr
- Parking
- Available
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:46 · sunset 17:27
- Phone
- +82-33-570-3074
- Popularity
- Popular
Samcheok Beach: least crowded days in the next 30 days
This is the daily crowd index forecast by the Korea Tourism Organization from mobile-network data. 100 = this place's busiest period, so 50 means about half as busy as its peak. It covers the whole day — even busy days can be quiet early in the morning or in the evening.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2832 | 2936 | 3043 | 3179 | |||
| 11/188 | 231 | 318 | 422 | 528 | 632 | 767 |
| 870 | 926 | 1022 | 1122 | 1227 | 1334 | 1467 |
| 1575 | 1627 | 1721 | 1821 | 1926 | 2032 | 2166 |
| 2269 | 2326 | 2416 | 2516 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 7 67 · Sat, Nov 14 67 · Sat, Nov 21 66 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Tue, Nov 3 18 · Tue, Nov 24 16 · Wed, Nov 25 16 |
| Busiest days | Sat, Oct 31 79 · Sun, Nov 1 88 · Sun, Nov 15 75 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 27 · weekends 73 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 28 · Tue 19 · Wed 23 · Thu 29 · Fri 35 · Sat 70 · Sun 76 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Samcheok Beach?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Samcheok Beach?
- Open 24 hr. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
- Which day is Samcheok Beach least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 19) and Sunday the busiest (average 76). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 24.
- What time should I visit Samcheok Beach to avoid the crowds?
- Tourist spots are usually busiest between 11:00 and 14:00. Arriving early in the morning or late in the afternoon is much calmer. The Noonchi app shows a score for every departure time from your location.
- Will Samcheok Beach be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 79; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
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