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Kenting surfForecast / South / Taiwan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 08 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Sunday (May 10) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kenting in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sun 10th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 10th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sat 9th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kenting over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat night, light winds from the NNE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Fri 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 6 | |
418 | 689 | 1145 | 516 | 281 | 240 | 234 | 262 | 190 | 171 | 175 | 219 | 171 | 205 | 205 | 183 | 148 | 154 | 153 | 443 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 11:03AM0.97m | 12:22PM0.93m | 3:53AM0.61m | 1:47PM0.90m | 3:57AM0.70m | 3:03PM0.88m | 4:16AM0.81m | 4:09PM0.86m | 4:42AM0.94m | 5:11PM0.83m | 5:12AM1.07m | 6:09PM0.77m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM0.28m | 8:44PM0.27m | 6:56AM0.58m | 9:20PM0.26m | 8:52AM0.50m | 9:52PM0.27m | 10:06AM0.38m | 10:21PM0.29m | 11:06AM0.24m | 10:49PM0.32m | 12:01PM0.11m | ||||||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — |
 | 6:24 | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
27 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
 kJ | 144 | 154 | 150 | 225 | 216 | 240 | 234 | 262 | 190 | 171 | 175 | 219 | 171 | 205 | 205 | 183 | 148 | 154 | 153 | 121 | 85 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 5 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 17 | 5 | 5 | 45 | 127 | 135 | 88 | 135 | 64 | 27 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 15 | NW 5 | NW 4 | ESE 11 | SE 12 | E 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 1 | 149 | 34 | 115 | 64 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 418 | 689 | 1145 | 516 | 281 | 180 | 159 | — | — | — | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 18 | 53 | 74 | 443 | 120 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 675 | 1254 | 1254 | 331 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 318 | 318 | 0 | 318 | 331 | 318 |
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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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