Kenting surfForecast / South / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 CST
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Kenting surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kenting sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kenting this week:

The surf forecast for Kenting over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kenting in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 21st Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.6
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
1.3
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
0.8
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
Period(s) (?)1313131312121212111111115656114687
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)77182471147678119918618613595936693146115373725437451
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
25
E
25
SE
20
S
25
WNW
35
W
35
WNW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
ENE
25
NE
20
ENE
5
ESE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:06AM
1.28
9:47PM
0.56
8:49AM
1.28
11:05PM
0.47
9:40AM
1.23
10:43AM
1.15
12:05PM
1.07
1:41PM
1.01
4:51AM
0.62
3:05PM
0.97
4:56AM
0.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:38PM
0.02
1:37AM
0.42
4:47PM
0.07
1:44AM
0.43
6:10PM
0.12
7:46PM
0.15
9:05PM
0.17
9:57PM
0.19
8:21AM
0.56
10:32PM
0.22
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise5:33--5:33--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:30--5:28--
Sunset-6:17--6:17--6:19--6:19--6:19--6:20--6:20-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------1---14--16---
Temp. °C262725262625272727272727272624262625252624
Feels °C (?)282824222222272829252528283023262628252925
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Information about the Kenting Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kenting provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kenting can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kenting 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 (Kenting) 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 Kenting 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 Kenting, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Taiwan, consider staying in Heng-ch'un which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around South Taiwan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Changlotsun which is 17 km (11 miles) away, Tansyuan, Chia-lan and Daliao.

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