EasyTicket If you’re new to surfing, the right move when booking Siheung Wave Park is to choose “Lesson (Lv.1)” in the integrated booking menu on the official website. Free surf sessions don’t include a wetsuit or board in the price, which can be a trap for beginners. Here’s a rundown of the booking steps, fees, and what to bring, focused purely on what first-timers need to know.
3 Things to Decide Before You Book
The moment you open the booking page, you’re hit with a flood of options — even I got stuck staring at the price chart for a while. Just decide these, in order, and you’re set.
① Which Zone to Surf In (Bay vs. Reef)
The surf zone is split into two areas. The Bay Zone has 0.5–1.0m whitewater waves, making it suited for beginners, while the Reef Zone has 1.0–1.8m waves for intermediate and advanced surfers. If it’s your first time, go with the Bay Zone — no question.
② Free Surf vs. Lesson
This is the most important fork in the road. Free surf is a wave-access-only package, so the wetsuit and board are not included in the price (rentals are paid separately on-site). Lv.1–3 lessons, on the other hand, include board and wetsuit rental. Since completing safety training is also a requirement to use the surf zone, a lesson is by far the simpler choice for a first visit.
③ Season and Time Slot
The 2026 season is divided into off-peak (Apr 25–Jun 5, Oct 6–Oct 31), shoulder season (Jun 6–Jul 3, Aug 31–Oct 5), peak season (Jul 4–Jul 24, Aug 18–Aug 30), and super-peak (Jul 25–Aug 17). Session bookings are first-come, first-served, and some sessions fill up early, so if you’re aiming for a super-peak weekend, it’s best to decide on your preferred time slot first.
How to Book Siheung Wave Park in 4 Steps
- Visit the website and log in — go to the integrated booking menu.
- Choose a date and session — pick a surf session time slot on your preferred date.
- Choose a package — select a surf lesson (Lv.1) or free surf, and specify the number of people.
- Pay — you can use Shinhan, Samsung, BC, KB Kookmin, Hana, Hyundai, Lotte, NH, and Woori cards, as well as Kakao Pay and Naver Pay.
You can also buy tickets through online channels like Myrealtrip, Klook, or TimeTicket, but in that case a KakaoTalk notification or text coupon is sent to the phone number used for purchase, meaning you’ll need to go through an extra on-site exchange step. If you want to lock in a specific lesson time slot, the official integrated booking system is the surest way.
If you bundle multiple packages into a single payment, partial cancellation or refunds are not possible. If there’s a chance someone in your group might drop out, it’s safer to pay separately.
Ticket Prices at a Glance
These are per-session prices (Source: Wave Park official website).
| Package | Price | Equipment Included |
|---|---|---|
| Bay free surf | 80,000 won | Not included |
| Reef free surf (beginner/intermediate) | 80,000 won | Not included |
| Reef free surf (advanced) | 110,000 won | Not included |
| Surf lesson Lv.1–3 | 119,000 won | Board & wetsuit included |
| Surf lesson Lv.4–5 | 130,000 won | Personal equipment required |
| Mio Costa all-day pass (adult) | 50,000 won | — |
Rentals run 9,000 won for a soft-top board and 10,000–15,000 won for a wetsuit. Add a board and wetsuit to the 80,000-won free surf price, and the gap versus the 119,000-won lesson isn’t that large, so choosing a lesson for your first visit isn’t a bad deal even by the numbers. As for Mio Costa, the water play zone, it’s 40,000 won for children, with free admission for kids under 36 months.
There’s one discount tip worth knowing: Siheung residents can show proof of residency at the ticket counter for a 20,000-won discount on standard packages (one ticket per person).
What to Bring: Checklist
Lv.1–3 lessons include the board and wetsuit, so you don’t need to buy any gear separately. Instead, it helps to bring the following.
- Swimsuit or rash guard (to wear under the wetsuit)
- Towel, shower supplies, a change of underwear
- Waterproof pouch or zip-lock bag (to keep your phone in)
- Waterproof sunscreen
- Sandals, plus a plastic bag for wet clothes
- ID and a payment method (proof of residency required for the Siheung resident discount)
The surf zone is only open to those at least 150cm tall who have completed safety training, and wearing a wetsuit is mandatory inside the surf cove. If you’ve booked free surf, don’t forget to rent a wetsuit.
The lesson runs 1 hour 25 minutes total: you change clothes, complete safety training, go through on-land instruction, and then get in the water. With a maximum of 10 people per instructor, you get a fairly generous amount of hands-on guidance for a first surf lesson. Everything runs on the session’s start time, so it’s best to plan on arriving at least 30 minutes early.
Getting There and Parking Fees
The address is 42 Geobukseom-dulle-gil, Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do.
By car — There’s Parking Lot 1 (underground) and Parking Lot 2 (above ground), and parking is free for 8 hours with Wave Park use. Beyond that, it’s 1,000 won per 10 minutes, up to a daily maximum of 50,000 won. On peak-season weekends, temporary lots (A, B, C) open up, and those are free. EV charging is available with 2 slow chargers in Lot 1 and 4 fast chargers in Lot 2.
By public transit — From the Jeongwang Station transfer center (Line 4 / Suin-Bundang Line), take bus 28 or 29 and get off at the “MTV Wave Park Main Gate” stop (MTV웨이브파크정문). Bus 99-3 also passes through the same stop. For travelers without a car, there’s also a shuttle bus from Seoul, departing Gangnam Station at 09:10, Express Bus Terminal Station at 09:25, and Sadang Station at 09:40, for 8,000 won one-way / 14,000 won round-trip. Advance reservation is required, so book it together with your session.
Mapping out the route, taking the morning shuttle and booking a morning-to-lunch session seems to be the combination with the least travel hassle. The 8-hour free parking window is also comfortably enough if you arrive in the morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m new to surfing — can I book free surf?
We wouldn’t recommend it. Free surf is just a wave-access ticket, so it doesn’t include a wetsuit or board, and completing safety training is a requirement to use the surf zone. Starting with the Lv.1 beginner lesson takes care of both the gear and the training in one go.
Does the lesson include a wetsuit and board?
Lv.1–3 lessons include board and wetsuit rental. Lv.4–5, however, require you to bring your own equipment, so keep that in mind as you move up in level.
What’s the minimum height requirement?
You need to be at least 150cm tall to use the surf zone. There’s a separate kids’ lesson (90,000 won) for elementary-school-age children and younger, and the Mio Costa kids’ pool is for children 120cm and under.
I paid for my group’s tickets together — can I cancel for just one person?
No, you can’t. When multiple packages are paid for together, partial cancellation or refunds aren’t possible. If your group’s headcount might change, it’s safer to pay individually from the start.
What if a session is sold out?
Session bookings are first-come, first-served, so super-peak weekends fill up fast. During the summer super-peak period (Jul 25–Aug 17), separate night sessions are also available, so if the daytime sessions are full, check the evening time slots.
In short, the formula for a first visit is Bay Zone + Lv.1 lesson + a morning session. Pack a swimsuit and a waterproof pouch, and you’re all set. If you’re planning to be waiting right when a session opens for booking, don’t forget to sync your clock first, either.