Is there parking at Gwangalli Beach?

Yes (Available (300 won for every 10 minutes)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Gwangalli 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 Gwangalli Beach least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Thursday is the quietest day of the week (average 52) and Saturday the busiest (average 92). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 5.

What time should I visit Gwangalli 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 Gwangalli Beach be crowded this weekend?

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 95; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Gwangalli Beach

Suyeong-gu, Busan · River, sea & lake

Gwangalli Beach: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 95); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 5; weekday average 57, weekend average 90; the quietest day of the week is Thursday.

Located to the west of Haeundae Beach, Gwangalli Beach is 1.4 kilometers long and 25~110 meters wide, and is famous for its fine sand. The area underwent a water purification process, which led the ecosystem to flourish in the nearby river waters. In addition to the beachfront, the Gwangalli area is filled with delicious restaurants and romantic cafes, as well as stores selling famous fashion brands. The area has plenty to offer, but many people come in the evening to take in the bright lights of Gwangandaegyo Bridge, stretching across the horizon.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

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Type: River, sea & lake
Area: Suyeong-gu, Busan
Address: 219 Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
Opening hours: Open 24 hr
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available (300 won for every 10 minutes)
Parking nearby: 1 lot within 500 m · about 54 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:43 · sunset 17:31
Phone: +82-51-622-4251
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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Gwangalli 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
			10/2854	2952	3069	3195
11/185	260	356	452	543	651	7100
8100	956	1055	1161	1260	1367	1478
1582	1657	1758	1860	1953	2065	2194
2289	2355	2464	2554	2652

Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sat, Nov 14 78
Quietest days	Thu, Oct 29 52 · Thu, Nov 5 43 · Fri, Nov 6 51
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 95 · Sat, Nov 7 100 · Sun, Nov 8 100
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 57 · weekends 90
Average by day of week	Mon 57 · Tue 58 · Wed 56 · Thu 52 · Fri 63 · Sat 92 · Sun 89 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

Roads and car parks around festival sites get busier than usual. All festivals in Korea →

Moonlit Night Exercise Busan Challenge On now Sat, Sep 19 – Sat, Nov 7 · 6 km
Busangodeungeochukje 부산고등어축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 13 km
Yeongdodarichukje 영도다리축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 9 km
Je3hoe 2026 Busan Muhyeongyusan Ateupeeo 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어 Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 8 · 2 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Gwangalli Beach?: Yes (Available (300 won for every 10 minutes)). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Gwangalli 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 Gwangalli Beach least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Thursday is the quietest day of the week (average 52) and Saturday the busiest (average 92). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 5.
What time should I visit Gwangalli 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 Gwangalli Beach be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 95; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Habeoyoga&mubeumeonteu 하버요가&무브먼트 0.2 km · Wellness
Gwangalli Beach Theme Street 0.4 km · Street & village
Minrakhaebyeongongwon 민락해변공원 0.5 km · City park
Podiumdaibeu 포디움다이브 0.5 km · Museum & gallery
Jusikhoesabyutihollik 주식회사뷰티홀릭 0.7 km · Wellness
Millac The Market 0.7 km · Experience
Samikbichisubyeongongwon 삼익비치수변공원 0.8 km · City park
Chaekbangowol 책방오월 1.0 km · Cultural attraction

→ More quiet spots in Suyeong-gu, Busan

Sources: Korea Tourism Organization (KOGL), crowd forecasts based on mobile-network data, Korea's national parking-lot open data. These are forecasts calculated from past data, not live information — use them as a guide. Korea time (KST, UTC+9).