
Surf Forecasts:
Chengkung surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 18s period, ESE swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 17s period, E swell with 40,451 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with E swell.
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 (Jul 06) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chengkung in the next 16 days are 8.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.0m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 16ft (5.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 28ft (8.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chengkung over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, near gales from the NW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 18 | E 16 | ESE 14 | E 14 | ESE 19 | ESE 19 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 19 | E 18 | E 16 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 | E 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 36 | 40 | 39 | 63 | 188 | 350 | 467 | 595 | 3565 | 5053 | 7554 | 10499 | 14425 | 18342 | 31623 | 33752 | 33534 | 1885 | 161 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:42AM1.52m | 9:52PM1.34m | 9:29AM1.41m | 10:31PM1.36m | 10:27AM1.30m | 11:16PM1.39m | 11:43AM1.20m | 00:10AM1.43m | 1:21PM1.14m | 1:10AM1.48m | 2:58PM1.16m | 2:14AM1.56m | 4:14PM1.23m | 3:15AM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:24PM0.34m | 3:31AM0.68m | 4:01PM0.43m | 4:30AM0.66m | 4:43PM0.54m | 5:42AM0.61m | 5:34PM0.65m | 7:03AM0.53m | 6:37PM0.75m | 8:22AM0.40m | 7:51PM0.81m | 9:31AM0.25m | 9:02PM0.83m | ||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | 118 | 33 | 43 |
Temp °C | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 17 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 16 | ESE 14 | E 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 19 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | ESE 19 | E 18 | E 16 | ENE 13 | ENE 11 | E 10 |
39 | 36 | 40 | 39 | 23 | 188 | 350 | 467 | 507 | 3565 | 5053 | 7554 | 10499 | 14425 | 18342 | 31623 | 33752 | 33534 | 1885 | 161 | 31 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | E 19 | ESE 18 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 8 | ESE 19 | ENE 18 | ENE 18 | ENE 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 15 | NE 11 | ENE 13 |
3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 63 | 52 | 11 | 3 | 595 | 32 | 32 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 130 | 58 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 16 | ENE 15 | — |
— | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 71 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 3 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 3 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 50 | 47 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 116 | — | 946 | 2196 | — | 7986 | 8302 | 4378 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1105 | 137 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 137 | 0 | 107 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 150 | 202 | 588 | 804 | 409 | 599 | 1349 | 1336 |
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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.










