Jeju Island
Also known as: Jejudo, Jeju-do, Korean Hawaii, hubs Iho Tewoo, Hamdeok, Sinyang, Geumneung
Volcanic island, Hallasan backdrop, blue water; high
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Jeju Province, South Korea spot - what to expect and when to come.
Sep to May strongest; summer lighter foil wind
15-30 kn spring and autumn, 10-20 kn summer; variable, N and NW in winter
High, wind much of the year
Autumn and spring
Low to moderate, spot dependent
Summer monsoon rain and typhoon risk late summer; strong winter monsoon
The water
Flat inside bays to open swell and wave on points
Varies; shallow inside reefs and bays to deep offshore
Warm summer approx 24-27 C; cool winter approx 14-16 C (est)
Shorty or boardshorts summer; 4/3 to 5/4 winter
Skill & group fit
Beginner to advanced, spot dependent
3 (Intermediate)
Beginners in sheltered bays; advanced on wave and reef points
Good; schools cater to mixed ability groups
Getting there & schools
Sandy beaches, some rocky entries; road access to most spots
Rental car recommended; schools transfer clients to the working spot
Jeju Kite Lab / Jeju Kitesurfing (kite, wing foil, eFoil lessons and rental) at Iho Tewoo, Gimnyeong, Sinyang
Beach showers, cafes, restaurants, wide accommodation choice
Hallasan hiking, UNESCO volcanic sites, beaches, local food
Busy beaches in summer; friendly small kite scene
Permits & safety
None documented for riding
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Volcanic basalt rocks, reef, currents at points
Coast guard 122; general emergency 119
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.