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Chialoshui surfForecast / South / Taiwan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Chialoshui surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chialoshui sea temperature is
28.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chialoshui this week:
The surf forecast for Chialoshui over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chialoshui in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Wed 13th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 17th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chialoshui over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | |
228 | 175 | 166 | 170 | 151 | 158 | 184 | 192 | 115 | 141 | 278 | 320 | 479 | 366 | 606 | 633 | 506 | 550 | 399 | 282 | 185 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | |
High Tide | 2:32PM1.17m | 3:21AM1.21m | 3:36PM1.21m | 3:54AM1.34m | 4:32PM1.25m | 4:29AM1.46m | 5:25PM1.26m | 5:05AM1.57m | 6:15PM1.24m | 5:43AM1.66m | 7:05PM1.20m | 6:24AM1.70m | 7:55PM1.13m | 7:08AM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:56PM0.42m | 9:29AM0.46m | 9:38PM0.42m | 10:19AM0.29m | 10:17PM0.44m | 11:06AM0.12m | 10:55PM0.47m | 11:52AM-0.00m | 11:33PM0.50m | 12:40PM-0.08m | 00:10AM0.54m | 1:29PM-0.09m | 00:48AM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 |
 | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | 6:30 |
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Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | W 7 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SE 13 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 |
 kJ | 228 | 175 | 166 | 170 | 151 | 158 | 184 | 192 | 115 | 85 | 59 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 282 | 185 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | — | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | W 7 | E 15 | E 15 | — | SW 7 | E 13 | WSW 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | WSW 7 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 22 | 13 | 8 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | ENE 9 | W 7 | NE 12 | ENE 11 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 8 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | NE 3 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | — | — | 54 | 10 | — | — | — | 141 | 278 | 320 | 479 | 366 | 606 | 633 | 506 | 550 | 399 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 305 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 67 | 700 | 682 | 700 | 700 | 682 | 845 | 305 | 137 | 305 | 137 | 137 | 369 |
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Information about the Chialoshui Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Chialoshui provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chialoshui can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chialoshui 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 (Chialoshui) 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 Chialoshui 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.
Chialoshui is 8 km (5 miles) from Changlotsun. If you plan a holiday in South Taiwan, look for hotels and other accommodation in Changlotsun. Changlotsun has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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