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Pohang · South Korea · Reef

Guryongpo Samjeong Beach

A 70 m tetrapod line in the middle of the beach that draws marine life

Guryongpo Samjeong Beach is a shallow shore dive on the Pohang coast of the East Sea, built around a line of tetrapods about 70 m long that stands in the middle of the beach. The blocks draw a range of creatures in water that reaches only about 6 m, which makes it an easy, low-key dive close to the sand.

Also known as Guryongpo.

Where it is and how deep

Depth profile of Guryongpo Samjeong Beach: typical dive to 6 m (to 20 ft) 18 m · Open Water30 m · Advanced40 m · Recreational limit6 mtypical dive
Depths on a shared scale to 40 m (130 ft); dashed lines mark common certification limits.

36.0022° N, 129.5713° EApproximate position — the dashed circle shows where the site lies; your operator's briefing has the mooring.

The dive

Divers set up their equipment on the beach and walk for about a minute to the water. The line of tetrapods, about 70 m long, lies in the middle of the beach, and the dive centres on its concrete blocks, where various creatures gather, over a seabed that reaches only about 6 m.

Marine life and season

The sources we used don't single out particular species here.

Month-by-month season rating for Guryongpo Samjeong Beach
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Season follows Pohang: Most diving runs from June to October, and July and August are the warmest, most comfortable months.

Questions divers ask

Is Guryongpo Samjeong Beach a shore dive?+

Yes. Divers carry their gear on foot for about a minute to the entry, and the water stays within about 6 m.

Sources

  1. Guryongpo Samjeong Beach dive site — PADI
  2. Pohang — Wikivoyage

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