A surfer riding a wave at Ingu Beach, Yangyang

Ride the Wave, YANGYANG.

Surfside, the surf school at Ingu Beach, Yangyang

On the Yangyang coast, with Ingu Beach right in front of you, we share the thrill of your first wave.

In front of Ingu Beach, with its white sand and gentle shallows, a surfer with 30 years of experience shares the joy of riding waves.

Surfside at a glance

Location
52-3 Ingu-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon
10 seconds on foot from Ingu Beach
Hours
Daily 09:50 – 22:00
Lessons at 10:00 · 13:00 · 16:00
Phone
0507-1402-8422
Book via Naver Booking
Prices
Group lesson from ₩50,000 per person
2-day package from ₩80,000
Credentials
ISA-certified surf coach
Certified lifeguard · 30 years of surfing

About us

About Surfside

Surfside owner Oh Kyung-taek holding a surfboard at Ingu Beach

Oh Kyung-taek, Owner

  • ISA (International Surfing Association) certified surf coach
  • Certified lifeguard
  • Surfing since 1993 · 30 years of experience · settled in Yangyang in 2015
  • Trained and competed in Bali, Australia, Japan and the Philippines
  • 2nd place, Shortboard Open, Iho Tewoo Beach contest, Jeju
  • Former bassist of the rock band Silver Spoon

A word from the owner

Before I rode waves, I played bass on stage. Around the age of twenty I was the bassist of Silver Spoon, a rock band produced by the singer Kim Jong-seo, and the rhythm I learned then still lives in my surfing. Reading a wave is, in the end, a lot like counting a beat.

I started surfing in 1993. I took lessons and entered contests in Bali, Australia, Japan and the Philippines, and in Korea I placed second in the Shortboard Open at the Iho Tewoo Beach contest in Jeju. The biggest thing 30 years taught me was not technique but how to respect the sea.

After riding waves around the world, the place I settled in 2015 was Ingu Beach in Yangyang. Surfside is 10 seconds on foot from Ingu Beach , so everything you need for surfing is in one place: first-time lessons, 1:1 coaching, board and wetsuit rental, a guesthouse and BBQ. With its long, shallow, gentle waves, this beach is as good as it gets for standing on a board safely for the first time.

Lessons are taught by me, an ISA (International Surfing Association) certified coach who also holds a lifeguard certification. Before every lesson I check each participant's swimming experience and the day's sea conditions. The certificates are not for show; they are my promise to take you into the sea safely and bring you back out. When the lesson is over, laughing and talking with you at the BBQ is part of my job too. It would not be wrong to say I opened a surf shop because I love being around people.

Seeing the smile on someone's face after their first wave is my greatest joy as a coach. If this is your first time, feel free to ask anything before you book. Let's start your first wave in Yangyang, safely and with a smile.

Oh Kyung-taek, Owner of Surfside

ISA-certified surf school

Taught in person by a coach licensed by the International Surfing Association

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What you can do at Surfside

Everything you need for surfing, right in front of Ingu Beach.

Price guide

Programs & prices

Prices are in Korean won. Please confirm before booking, as they vary by season, group size and room type.

Packages

BASICLesson + stay
₩80,000
SURF NIGHTLesson + BBQ or izakaya + stay
₩100,000
FULL!Day-1 lesson + dinner + stay + day-2 lesson
₩150,000

Surf lessons

Group lesson2–6 people · 60 min
₩50,000 per person
Private lesson1 person · 90 min
₩150,000
Shortboard · Level-up1 / 2 / 3 people · 90 min
₩150,000
₩200,000
₩240,000

Equipment rental

Surfboard3 hours in peak season · all day in the off-season
₩25,000
Wetsuit3 hours in peak season · all day in the off-season
₩15,000

Stay & dinner

Private double roomBy season · ₩20,000 per extra person
₩80,000–200,000
4- and 6-bed dormsPer person, per night
₩35,000–45,000 per person
BBQ party · IzakayaAsk about menu and booking
₩25,000–30,000

Package prices are ₩10,000 higher in peak season (July–August). Please confirm the final amount for your dates and group size before booking.

Guesthouse

Surfside Guesthouse

10 seconds on foot from Ingu Beach. Choose a room by group size and season and rest right after your lesson. Hot showers and free parking are available.

Private double room
₩80,000–200,000
By season · ₩20,000 per extra person
4- and 6-bed dorms
₩35,000–45,000 per person
Per person, per night
Lesson + stay packages
From ₩80,000
BASIC · SURF NIGHT · FULL!
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Why Surfside

Three reasons to choose Surfside

Why surfing at Ingu Beach with us is safe and comfortable.

Taught by an ISA-certified coach

Owner Oh Kyung-taek, surfing since 1993 with 30 years of experience, teaches every lesson himself. A certified lifeguard too, he puts safety first.

10 seconds on foot from Ingu Beach

Being so close to Ingu Beach makes getting to and from your lesson easy. We check the waves and sea conditions, and you surf under the coach's guidance.

From lessons to lodging, all in one place

Trial lessons, serious coaching, board rental, a guesthouse and BBQ. With everything in one place, you can arrive empty-handed and still have a full day.

Everyone welcome

Whether it's your first time or a fresh start

Learn at your own pace and enjoy the waves with the people you came with.

A student riding a first wave at Ingu Beach

First-time learners

Step by step, from the basic stance on the board. Take your first steps in surfing with a group lesson.

Longboard riding seen from a drone, level-up lesson

Ready for the next level

Sharpen your stance and wave reading with private and level-up lessons.

People surfing together at Ingu Beach, Yangyang

With friends and family

Cheer each other on in a group lesson of up to 6 and share the fun of riding waves.

Owner's ride

The owner's ride

Drone footage of owner Oh Kyung-taek, 30 years a surfer, riding waves at Ingu Beach. Turn the sound on.

Access

Directions

Location

52-3 Ingu-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon (10 seconds on foot from Ingu Beach)

Hours

Daily 09:50 – 22:00 · Please confirm lesson times and availability before booking.

Contact

Booking & enquiries 0507-1402-8422

Getting here

About 2 hours by car from Seoul · free parking
Public transport: take a bus to Sokcho or Yangyang, then continue toward Jukdo / Ingu

Feel the thrill of surfing

Beginners and seniors are all welcome. Start your first wave at Surfside.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Lessons

Yes. The Surfside group lesson (2–6 people, 60 minutes, ₩50,000 per person) is designed for first-time surfers and includes a surfboard, wetsuit, hot shower and free surfing after the lesson. Ingu Beach has shallow, gentle waves, which makes it a good place for a first lesson.

You can ask to join even without swimming experience. Lessons at Surfside are led by the owner, an ISA-certified coach and certified lifeguard who puts safety first. We check whether you can swim and the sea conditions on the day, then advise what you can take part in. Please tell us about your swimming experience before booking.

The Surfside group lesson teaches basic stance and wave riding to 2–6 people over 60 minutes for ₩50,000 per person. The private (1:1) lesson gives one person 90 minutes of tailored coaching for ₩150,000. The shortboard / level-up lesson is a 90-minute session for surfers who already ride waves on their own, refining stance and wave reading: ₩150,000 for one, ₩200,000 for two, ₩240,000 for three.

Surfside lessons run every day at 10:00, 13:00 and 16:00. We are open daily from 09:50 to 22:00, and remaining spots for each session are shown on Naver Booking.

Surfside lessons are open from age 8. Minors need a guardian's consent, so please tell us the participant's age and consent status when booking.

Yes, Surfside is open all year round. We provide 3 mm wetsuits in summer and 5 mm wetsuits in winter, and schedules may be adjusted according to the sea conditions on the day.

Prices, booking & refunds

Surfside lesson prices: group lesson (2–6 people, 60 min) ₩50,000 per person; private lesson (1 person, 90 min) ₩150,000; shortboard / level-up lesson (90 min) ₩150,000 for one, ₩200,000 for two, ₩240,000 for three. Rental only: surfboard ₩25,000, wetsuit ₩15,000. Please confirm the final amount for your season and group size when booking.

Please book lessons and packages in advance through Naver Booking. Same-day participation depends on remaining spots and sea conditions, so the quickest way is to call +82 507-1402-8422. For BBQ and the guesthouse, it is easiest to call first with your group size and dates.

Surfside follows the Consumer Dispute Resolution Standards of the Korea Fair Trade Commission. Cancellation within 24 hours of booking carries no fee. For lessons and rental, cancellations up to 2 days before are refunded in full; 1 day before, 20% of the fee is deducted; same-day cancellation or no-show, 30% is deducted. Stays and packages follow the lodging rules of the same standards.

Yes. Under the lodging rules of the Consumer Dispute Resolution Standards, in peak season a full refund is given up to 10 days before the stay; 7 days before, 10% (weekends 20%) is deducted; 5 days before, 30% (40%); 3 days before, 50% (60%); 1 day before or on the day, 80% (90%). In the off-season, a full refund is given up to 2 days before; 1 day before, 10% (weekends 20%) is deducted; on the day, 20% (30%). Surfside package prices are ₩10,000 higher in the July–August peak season.

Yes. If severe weather such as a typhoon or heavy-rain warning, or a natural disaster, makes it impossible to come, you receive a full refund even for same-day cancellation. If Surfside cancels a lesson because of sea conditions, you can choose between a full refund and a new date.

Yes, Surfside can take groups of up to about 20 people. We split them into groups of 2–6 with coaches, so please call +82 507-1402-8422 first with your numbers, dates and whether you need accommodation.

What to bring & safety

Surfside provides the surfboard and wetsuit, so you only need personal items such as swimwear or a rash guard. Hot showers are available after the lesson. What each product includes is listed on its booking page.

Rain itself is not a problem for lessons. When waves, wind or other conditions affect safety, we adjust the schedule, and Surfside lets you know the sea conditions for the day before you book.

Surfside lessons are taught in person by the owner, an ISA (International Surfing Association) certified coach and certified lifeguard. Before each lesson we check participants' swimming experience and the day's waves and wind, and we teach in the shallow, calm water of Ingu Beach.

Rental & facilities

Yes. Surfside rental is ₩25,000 for a surfboard and ₩15,000 for a wetsuit, for 3 hours in peak season or the whole day in the off-season. We stock 3 mm wetsuits for summer and 5 mm for winter.

Yes. Surfside has free parking and hot showers you can use after your lesson.

Stay, BBQ & location

The Surfside guesthouse has private double rooms (₩80,000–200,000 depending on season, ₩20,000 per extra person) and 4- and 6-bed dorms (₩35,000–45,000 per person), 10 seconds on foot from Ingu Beach. Two-day packages with lessons: BASIC (lesson + stay) ₩80,000, SURF NIGHT (lesson + BBQ or izakaya + stay) ₩100,000, FULL! (day-1 lesson + dinner + stay + day-2 lesson) ₩150,000.

The Surfside BBQ party and izakaya cost ₩25,000–30,000 per person. Please call +82 507-1402-8422 in advance about the menu and your group size. You can also book them as part of the SURF NIGHT package (₩100,000) with a lesson, dinner and a stay.

Surfside is at 52-3 Ingu-gil, Hyeonnam-myeon, Yangyang-gun, Gangwon, 10 seconds on foot from Ingu Beach. It is about 2 hours by car from Seoul; by public transport, take a bus to Sokcho or Yangyang and continue toward Jukdo / Ingu. Open daily 09:50–22:00.

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