South Korea
Haegeumgang Island
About this Dive Site
Description
Explore the dramatic underwater topography around Haegeumgang Island, where submerged rock formations, intriguing caves, and tunnels await. This vibrant East Sea locale teems with life, offering encounters with sea anemones, starfish, and a kaleidoscope of fish species.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
May, June, September, October
Jan
Very cold water, limited visibility, best for experienced cold-water divers.
Feb
Coldest water temperatures, focus on hardy marine life.
Mar
Slight warming, visibility improving, potential for nudibranchs.
Apr
Water temperatures rise, more active fish life.
More monthly highlights
May
Good visibility and comfortable temperatures, potential for squid.
Jun
Peak season for diving, good visibility and marine life.
Jul
Summer monsoon can bring reduced visibility and stronger currents.
Aug
Monsoon season, potential for rain and rougher seas.
Sep
Visibility improves as monsoon recedes, good for macro photography.
Oct
Pleasant temperatures and good visibility.
Nov
Water begins to cool, good for spotting smaller marine life.
Dec
Cold water diving, potential for unique cold-water species.
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