Gusan Beach
Gusan Beach: This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) looks moderate (daily crowd index 63); the quietest day in the next 30 days is Fri, Nov 20; weekday average 33, weekend average 59; the quietest day of the week is Monday.
Gusan Beach, situated to the north of Wolsongjeong Pavilion, is a picturesque coastal spot stretching over 400 meters in length, with water depths reaching approximately two meters. This beach is celebrated for its clear waters, expansive stretches of white sand, gently sloping shores, and a surrounding lush pine forest, making it an ideal destination for family vacations. Visitors can enjoy swimming at the beach annually from mid-July to the end of August. Within the serene pine forest, visitors can find drinking fountains and campsites, offering a perfect setting for relaxation, shade, and forest bathing. In addition to the beach, the area boasts nearby attractions such as Wolsongjeong Pavilion, Aewolheon House, and the Myeonggyeseowon Confucian Academy.
- Type
- River, sea & lake
- Area
- Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Address
- Gusan-ri, Giseong-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
- Opening hours
- [Sea bathing] 09:00-19:00
- Closed
- N/A (Open all year round)
- Parking
- Available
- Parking nearby
- 1 lot within 500 m · about 152 spaces
- Sunrise / sunset
- Sat, Oct 31: sunrise 06:44 · sunset 17:27
- Phone
- +82-54-788-7208
- Popularity
- Popular
Gusan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2836 | 2964 | 3067 | 3163 | |||
| 11/176 | 222 | 324 | 449 | 540 | 640 | 765 |
| 868 | 924 | 1024 | 1137 | 1223 | 1332 | 1457 |
| 1562 | 1624 | 1723 | 1834 | 1922 | 2021 | 2130 |
| 2249 | 2323 | 2425 | 2530 |
Quiet (under 55) Moderate Busy (80+) Closed · red dates are Sundays and public holidays
| Quieter weekends & holidays | Sat, Nov 14 57 · Sat, Nov 21 30 · Sun, Nov 22 49 |
|---|---|
| Quietest days | Mon, Nov 2 22 · Thu, Nov 19 22 · Fri, Nov 20 21 |
| Busiest days | Fri, Oct 30 67 · Sun, Nov 1 76 · Sun, Nov 8 68 |
| Weekday / weekend average | Weekdays 33 · weekends 59 |
| Average by day of week | Mon 23 · Tue 24 · Wed 37 · Thu 37 · Fri 40 · Sat 54 · Sun 64 (bold = quietest day) |
FAQ
- Is there parking at Gusan Beach?
- Yes (Available). On weekends and holidays the car park fills up early, so arrive in the morning.
- What are the opening hours of Gusan 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 Gusan Beach least crowded?
- Based on the Korea Tourism Organization forecast for the next 30 days, Monday is the quietest day of the week (average 23) and Sunday the busiest (average 64). The single quietest day is Fri, Nov 20.
- What time should I visit Gusan 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 Gusan Beach be crowded this weekend?
- This Saturday (Sat, Oct 31) is forecast to be moderate (daily crowd index 63; 100 = busiest period). Even on busy days, early morning and late afternoon are calmer.
Nearby attractions
- Unamseowon(Uljin) 운암서원(울진) 0.5 km · Historic site
- Daepungheon 대풍헌 0.9 km · Historic site
- Gusanhang 구산항 0.9 km · River, sea & lake
- Wolsongjeong 월송정 1.0 km · Historic site
- Pyeonghaesaguseupji Saengtaegongwon 평해사구습지 생태공원 1.4 km · Nature park
- Pyeonghaehyanggyo 평해향교 3.6 km · Historic site
- Geoil1ri Eochoncheheommaeul 거일1리 어촌체험마을 4.8 km · Farm & fishing village experience