
Surf Forecasts:
Kenting surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, ENE swell with 2,907 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with ENE swell.
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 Friday (Sep 18) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 2PM. 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 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kenting over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Tue morning, light winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | E 10 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
479 | 509 | 476 | 361 | 458 | 353 | 197 | 394 | 386 | 305 | 248 | 102 | 74 | 67 | 172 | 308 | 857 | 1609 | 1690 | 1748 | 1442 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 9:09AM0.73m | 8:59PM1.02m | 9:45AM0.61m | 9:30PM1.02m | 10:25AM0.50m | 10:08PM1.00m | 12:04PM0.43m | 10:59PM0.96m | 00:22AM0.93m | 2:05AM0.93m | 3:21AM0.98m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 2:24PM0.38m | 4:03AM0.27m | 2:28PM0.41m | 5:06AM0.32m | 2:22PM0.43m | 6:41AM0.35m | 9:15AM0.34m | 10:26AM0.29m | 10:59AM0.25m | ||||||||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:54 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | E 12 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 9 | E 10 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 15 | ENE 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 | ENE 14 |
2 | 6 | 2 | 76 | 22 | 44 | 62 | 79 | 115 | 67 | 98 | 65 | 41 | 67 | 172 | 308 | 857 | 1609 | 1690 | 1748 | 1442 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | NW 6 | SW 8 | NNW 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | E 10 | NE 7 | NW 6 | — | — | SE 10 |
3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 50 | 56 | 46 | 90 | 35 | 19 | — | — | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | NNW 9 | SW 7 | NW 6 | ESE 9 | NW 5 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 18 | ENE 18 | NNE 6 | NW 4 | — | — | — | SE 10 |
3 | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 25 | 106 | 34 | 11 | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — |
479 | 509 | 476 | 361 | 458 | 353 | 197 | 394 | 386 | 305 | 248 | 102 | 74 | 55 | 93 | — | 38 | 123 | 220 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 638 | 675 | 331 | 475 | 448 | 331 | 694 | 861 | 675 | 694 | 350 | 337 | 538 | 675 | 350 | 0 | 0 | 350 | 693 | 675 | 350 |
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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.










