🌊 Badapong — Ocean Weather, Tides, and Underwater Visibility All in One
Should I go to the sea today or not? What are the waves like? Is the wind calm? Is the water clear? — From beaches to diving spots, Badapong provides a single A-E rating for ocean weather and underwater visibility worldwide.
🏖️ You can check the following:
- Sea weather and water activity conditions at the beach today and this weekend
- Underwater visibility ratings at snorkeling spots — choose clear days
- Waves, currents, and water temperature at diving spots—everything you need to decide on diving
- One screen instead of a tide table: High and low tide times and slack time graphs
📍 Sea weather on a map
- 9 layers—Waves, Swell, Cross Swell, Wind, Currents, Water Temperature, Air Temperature, Precipitation, and UV—shown via particle animation
- Underwater visibility ratings (A~E) by spot and time of day (3-hour intervals) + reliability display
- Precise ratings reflecting coastal topography cover, water depth, and sunlight
- Check wave and current conditions that vary by point (zone) even within the same beach
🏊 Customized ratings for 4 activities
Swimming / Snorkeling / Freediving / Scuba Diving — Calculated separately based on different criteria for each activity. Even if scuba diving is an A, snorkeling could be a B.
🌙 Safety First
- Rip current risk displayed by time
- Swell & Heavy Rain Warnings + Official KMA Special Weather Alert Badge (Korea)
- Automatic nighttime guidance based on sunrise, sunset, and twilight
📅 Easy to Plan
- 7-day forecast in 3-hour increments — Perfect for weekend water activities and travel preparations
- Set your desired date and time to compare ratings of favorite spots at a glance
- Check shower and parking locations and rates directly on the map
🗺️ Can't find the spot you're looking for?
Pin the map to request a new spot. We read all requests and are actively adding them.
🌐 Supports 10 Languages
Korean / English / Japanese / Chinese (Simplified/Traditional) / Spanish / Portuguese / French / Thai / Indonesian
🔬 Forecasting Method
- Open-Meteo ocean and weather data + 36-directional zone shielding analysis
- Comprehensive reflection of turbidity caused by currents, swell direction, and night and low-light time periods
- Transparent display of rating + reliability + update time instead of guaranteeing "Exact Visibility ○m"
🏖️ Recommended for:
- Those choosing water conditions for a weekend family beach trip
- Those seeking clear water for snorkeling or freediving
- Those who want to compare spot conditions before a diving trip
- Dive shop, freediving, and scuba instructors who check ocean conditions daily
⚠️ Important Notice: Actual visibility and ocean conditions are on-site Subject to change depending on conditions (swell, tidal differences, etc.). For a safe activity, please prioritize official weather advisories and guidance from on-site lifeguards.
Operated by: Browniebase
Inquiries: support@browniebase.com
Sea weather, tides, waves, and underwater visibility in A–E grades — Swimming, snorkeling, and diving forecasts