Chengkung surfForecast / South / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 18 May 2026 CST
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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
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 18) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chengkung in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chengkung over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
282
280
234
164
129
101
102
183
148
151
151
151
148
113
113
113
156
115
120
118
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
0
NNW
15
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
20
S
15
S
5
SW
10
ESE
5
E
10
N
10
ENE
5
SE
5
N
5
ESE
15
NNE
5
WNW
5
E
10
N
5
WSW
10
SE
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
off
cross-on
High Tide
7:44PM1.42m
6:55AM1.85m
8:36PM1.35m
7:42AM1.79m
9:31PM1.27m
8:33AM1.68m
10:33PM1.22m
9:32AM1.55m
11:41PM1.21m
10:45AM1.41m
00:48AM1.24m
12:13PM1.31m
1:45AM1.30m
1:42PM1.26m
Low Tide
00:50AM0.69m
1:59PM-0.05m
1:34AM0.74m
2:51PM0.05m
2:22AM0.79m
3:48PM0.17m
3:22AM0.84m
4:49PM0.30m
4:40AM0.86m
5:55PM0.42m
6:17AM0.83m
7:01PM0.51m
7:46AM0.73m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
2
4
7
2
Temp °C
26
25
27
27
26
28
29
27
29
29
27
29
28
27
28
29
28
29
28
27
29
28
28
29
29
29
29
31
31
33
33
31
33
33
32
33
33
32
34
33
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
9
1
S
6
0.8
E
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
Energy kJ
318
282
280
234
164
129
101
102
183
148
151
151
151
148
113
76
113
156
115
120
118
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.1
NE
6
0.5
S
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.1
N
7
0.8
E
9
0.4
SSE
5
0.1
NE
8
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
36
59
2
11
6
5
7
1
113
9
3
2
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
6
7
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.6
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.7
S
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.6
S
4
0.6
SSE
5
1.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
5
9
17
21
17
25
14
20
226
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
732
127
0
107
0
0
183
183
0
107
0
107
107
107
0
107
107
107
107
107
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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