Kenting Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.95° N 120.74° E

Kenting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kenting sea temperature is
29.1° C
0.1° 

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


Kenting surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, E swell with 1,680 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period with SW 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 22nd Aug)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 25th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 134mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 111mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the ESE by Tue night).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
25
Wednesday
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Period (s)
2.5
SSW
9
2.5
SW
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3
SW
9
3
SW
10
3
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
2.5
SW
10
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10
2.5
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9
2.5
SW
9
2.3
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9
2.2
SW
9
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9
1.9
SW
9
1.3
E
18
1.7
E
17
1.7
E
16
1.6
ENE
15
1.9
ENE
14
1.7
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14
1.6
SW
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1151
1202
1331
1679
1552
1290
1153
11
1129
958
846
798
640
626
1092
1680
1459
1021
1353
1059
452
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
WSW
30
W
25
W
30
W
30
WNW
30
W
35
WSW
35
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20
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15
WSW
10
W
25
WSW
25
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25
WSW
25
SW
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
12:03PM0.47m
00:13AM0.94m
1:28AM0.95m
2:47AM0.98m
3:51AM1.03m
6:41PM0.54m
4:42AM1.09m
6:38PM0.56m
5:24AM1.14m
6:49PM0.59m
Low Tide
3:28PM0.44m
9:52AM0.36m
11:01AM0.29m
11:37AM0.24m
12:05PM0.19m
9:07PM0.52m
12:31PM0.16m
10:17PM0.46m
12:55PM0.14m
11:07PM0.40m
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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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