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Chengkung surfForecast / South / Taiwan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Chengkung surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chengkung sea temperature is
26.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chengkung this week:
The surf forecast for Chengkung over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chengkung in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chengkung over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 2054 | 1909 | 1780 | 1709 | 2181 | 1829 | 1042 | 988 | 1130 | 1214 | 1063 | 1032 | 849 | 617 | 475 | 319 | 248 | 152 | 152 | 111 | 107 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:32AM 1.69 | 6:13PM 1.63 | 6:03AM 1.77 | 6:58PM 1.58 | 6:36AM 1.81 | 7:44PM 1.50 | 7:12AM 1.81 | 8:34PM 1.38 | 7:51AM 1.76 | 9:30PM 1.26 | 8:36AM 1.67 | 10:42PM 1.15 | 9:32AM 1.55 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:27PM 0.36 | 11:54AM 0.11 | 12:01AM 0.42 | 12:35PM 0.01 | 12:34AM 0.50 | 1:18PM -0.02 | 1:09AM 0.59 | 2:04PM 0.01 | 1:44AM 0.68 | 2:55PM 0.09 | 2:23AM 0.78 | 3:55PM 0.21 | 3:12AM 0.88 | 5:08PM 0.33 | ||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 30 | |
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Information about the Chengkung Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chengkung provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chengkung can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chengkung surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Chengkung) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Chengkung may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in South Taiwan? If you are looking for accommodation near Chengkung, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Taiwan, consider staying in Taitung City which is 51 km (32 miles) away. Other places in and around South Taiwan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Chia-lan which is 77 km (48 miles) away, Hualien, Yue-ching and Hualian.
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