Is there parking at Haeundae Beach?

Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.

What are the opening hours of Haeundae Beach?

Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Haeundae Beach least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 58) and Saturday the busiest (average 94). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 10.

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

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 97; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Haeundae Beach

Haeundae-gu, Busan · River, sea & lake

Haeundae Beach: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks busy (daily crowd index 97); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Tue, Nov 10; weekday average 66, weekend average 93; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; opening hours: Open all day (KST).

Haeundae Beach is the most famous beach in Busan. The white sand beach is roughly 1.5 kilometers long, over a 30- to 50-meter wide area, creating a beautiful coastline before a shallow bay, making it perfect for swimming.

People flock to Haeundae Beach every summer. All kinds of accommodations from luxury hotels to private guesthouses have developed in the area around the beach, making this the perfect summer vacation spot. Haeundae Beach is also famous for various cultural events and festivals held throughout the year. Other facilities in the area include Dongbaekseom Island, Busan Aquarium, a yachting dock, BEXCO, driving courses and more.

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Description: Korea Tourism Organization

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Type: River, sea & lake
Area: Haeundae-gu, Busan
Address: 264 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan
Opening hours: Open all day (KST)
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 26 lots within 500 m · about 880 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:43 · sunset 17:31
Phone: +82-51-749-7611
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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Haeundae 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
			10/2872	2974	3080	3197
11/191	262	357	460	572	682	795
889	960	1056	1160	1272	1368	1487
1589	1665	1762	1862	1971	2068	2197
2295	2362	2456	2558	2666

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	All weekends and holidays in the next 30 days look busy — consider a weekday.
Quietest days	Tue, Nov 3 57 · Tue, Nov 10 56 · Tue, Nov 24 56
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 97 · Sat, Nov 7 95 · Sat, Nov 21 97
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 66 · weekends 93
Average by day of week	Mon 62 · Tue 58 · Wed 62 · Thu 71 · Fri 75 · Sat 94 · Sun 91 (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 · 10 km
Yeongdodarichukje 영도다리축제 Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1 · 12 km
Je3hoe 2026 Busan Muhyeongyusan Ateupeeo 제3회 2026 부산 무형유산 아트페어 Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 8 · 3 km
International Ki Sports Festival Sat, Oct 31 – Sun, Nov 1 · 11 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Haeundae Beach?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Haeundae Beach?: Open all day (KST). Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Haeundae Beach least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 58) and Saturday the busiest (average 94). The single quietest day is Tue, Nov 10.
What time should I visit Haeundae 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 Haeundae Beach be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be busy (daily crowd index 97; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

SEA LIFE Busan Aquarium 0.1 km · Theme park
Haeundae Gwangwangteukgu 해운대 관광특구 0.1 km · Tourist complex
Busan Haeundae Market 0.3 km · Traditional market
Gaelleoriialdi Busan 갤러리이알디 부산 0.4 km · Museum & gallery
Songrimgongwon 송림공원 0.6 km · City park
Halmaetang 할매탕 0.6 km · Wellness
Haeundaeoncheonsenteo 해운대온천센터 0.6 km · Wellness
Haeridan Street 0.7 km · Street & village

→ More quiet spots in Haeundae-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).