Is there parking at Chilpo Beach?

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

What are the opening hours of Chilpo Beach?

[Sea bathing] 09:00-19:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).

Which day is Chilpo Beach least crowded?

Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 23) and Saturday the busiest (average 68). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 5.

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

This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 77; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Chilpo Beach

Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do · River, sea & lake

Chilpo Beach: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 77); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Thu, Nov 5; weekday average 31, weekend average 68; the quietest day of the week is Tuesday; parking: 100 spaces.

Chilpo Beach is celebrated for its four kilometers of white sand and crystal-clear waters. The shallow waters near the beach, approximately one meter deep, are ideal for children, while further out, the depth reaches adult shoulder level, making it suitable for swimmers of all ages. Additionally, visitors can enjoy a scenic trek along the wooden deck at the beach's end, offering splendid views of the East Sea. Since 2007, the beach has become even more renowned for hosting the Chilpo Jazz Festival every September. This event presents a unique opportunity to experience live jazz music by the sea, adding a musical charm to the autumn ambiance.

Description: Korea Tourism Organization

Type: River, sea & lake
Area: Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Address: Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Opening hours: [Sea bathing] 09:00-19:00
Closed: N/A (Open all year round)
Parking: Available
Parking nearby: 2 lots within 500 m · about 923 spaces
Sunrise / sunset: Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:43 · sunset 17:29
Phone: +82-54-261-3001
Popularity: One of the most visited spots in the area

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Chilpo 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
			10/2860	2930	3058	3177
11/178	227	325	429	521	628	761
859	921	1021	1133	1221	1331	1462
1559	1629	1724	1839	1926	2039	2172
2275	2328	2423	2541

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

Quieter weekends & holidays	Sat, Nov 7 61 · Sun, Nov 8 59 · Sun, Nov 15 59
Quietest days	Thu, Nov 5 21 · Mon, Nov 9 21 · Tue, Nov 10 21
Busiest days	Sat, Oct 31 77 · Sun, Nov 1 78 · Sun, Nov 22 75
Weekday / weekend average	Weekdays 31 · weekends 68
Average by day of week	Mon 26 · Tue 23 · Wed 40 · Thu 25 · Fri 39 · Sat 68 · Sun 68 (bold = quietest day)

Festivals & events nearby

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

Pohang Steel Art Festival On now Sat, Oct 24 – Sun, Nov 15 · 10 km
Pohang International Fireworks Festival Thu, Nov 19 – Sat, Nov 21 · 9 km

FAQ

Is there parking at Chilpo Beach?: Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
What are the opening hours of Chilpo Beach?: [Sea bathing] 09:00-19:00. Hours can change by season or for events, so check before you go. Times are Korea time (KST).
Which day is Chilpo Beach least crowded?: Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Tuesday is the quietest day of the week (average 23) and Saturday the busiest (average 68). The single quietest day is Thu, Nov 5.
What time should I visit Chilpo 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 Chilpo Beach be crowded this weekend?: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 77; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.

Nearby attractions

Gonnyunsan Mountain Paragliding Site 0.8 km · River, sea & lake
Chilpohang 칠포항 1.1 km · River, sea & lake
Yeongil Chilpori Amgakhwagun 영일 칠포리 암각화군 1.2 km · Historic site
Chilpohaeoreumjeonmangdae 칠포해오름전망대 1.5 km · Landmark
Odo1rihaesuyokjang 오도1리해수욕장 2.6 km · River, sea & lake
Yonghan 1ri Haesuyokjang 용한 1리 해수욕장 2.8 km · River, sea & lake
Sabangginyeomgongwon 사방기념공원 3.7 km · City park
Yeongilmanhang 영일만항 4.0 km · River, sea & lake

→ More quiet spots in Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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).