Once you arrive in Yangyang, research the conditions of three to four surf spots above all. Depending on the direction and size of the waves that have traveled across the Pacific, each surf spot presents slightly different wave patterns. Surfers also have to check the winds, tides, and tidal currents. The forecast of high-quality waves would lead to small commotions on the beach as surfers would come out in their cars, motorcycles, or bicycles to see the water condition. They also text each other to share the latest reports. Online surf magazine "WSB FARM" updates real-time video feeds of the waves at popular surf spots around Korea using local webcams. 
There are roughly two criteria that surfers use to determine the daily surf spot. One is the quality of waves. To qualify as a good one, surfing wise, a set of waves must have a desirable size, level of energy and intervals. These waves would appear beautiful even to the eyes of non-surfers. If you are lucky, you can catch high swells at sea in the early morning. Seconds before the waves break, you will feel like time is standing still. Then slowly and gently, they disperse.

The other criterion is the crowd. Surf spots with high-quality waves are inevitably crowded. With the recent popularity of surfing as a recreational activity, more and more people are visiting Yangyang. To be blunt, too many surfers means no fun in surfing. You will often feel pressured to give up a good swell to a fellow surfer. There is also a greater chance of collision. Finding parking will be challenging as well. In the end, your surfing trip may not be what you’d been dreaming of. So it’s a dilemma for many surfers to choose between the quality of waves and the crowd. Personally, I would prioritize a quiet surf spot even if the waves are not that great.
I went to Yangyang last weekend. Viewing from Jukdo Beach, I saw hundreds of surfers floating on the ocean. The water temperature changes more slowly than the atmosphere. Being early June, the water was still cold, having a similar condition to that of early spring, and surfers had to wear a thick wetsuit despite bulkiness. That said, there were more people in Yangyang than I had expected. Jukdo Beach is especially popular among surfers. It is what makes the popularity of surfing amazing yet regrettable in some sense. Great surf spots of Korea are scattered around not just Yangyang, but the entire East Sea coastline. In fact, the three oceans of the Korean Peninsula could be surfed. Surf shops, helping surfers with safety and convenience, are available in all surf spots. We want to introduce you to Yangyang’s top six surf spots. Don’t be afraid of experiencing new oceans and waves or mingling with new people. One of the surefire ways to enjoy surfing is to explore new surf spots.