Kenting Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.95° N 120.74° E

Kenting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kenting sea temperature is
28.8°C
1.3° 

Kenting surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kenting surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 19s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 48ft (14.5m), 15s period, E swell with 89,505 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with E 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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 14.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 20th Oct)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)16ft (5.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 23rd Oct)48ft (14.5m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 103mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, extremely windy from the SE by Fri night).

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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6
1.8
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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247
193
244
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304
496
1256
5825
6533
23147
22508
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31990
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77899
21179
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:23PM0.93m
1:04AM0.90m
5:33PM0.60m
2:30AM0.91m
4:50PM0.65m
3:33AM0.93m
4:55PM0.73m
4:25AM0.94m
5:10PM0.82m
5:12AM0.93m
5:32PM0.93m
Low Tide
9:11AM0.30m
9:51AM0.28m
6:57PM0.59m
10:17AM0.26m
9:06PM0.53m
10:40AM0.25m
10:09PM0.43m
11:02AM0.25m
11:00PM0.32m
11:24AM0.27m
11:47PM0.20m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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