Kenting surfForecast / South / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 22 May 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
27.9° 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 Friday (May 22) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kenting in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 22nd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 22nd May)3ft (0.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
151
151
117
115
113
113
113
110
118
113
108
110
85
92
72
64
42
75
65
68
75
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
25
WNW
15
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
20
WNW
15
W
25
W
30
W
30
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
30
WNW
30
W
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
5
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
10:39AM1.15m
11:51AM1.03m
3:06AM0.60m
1:11PM0.92m
3:30AM0.70m
2:32PM0.82m
3:55AM0.80m
3:43PM0.75m
4:19AM0.90m
4:44PM0.70m
4:45AM0.99m
5:38PM0.66m
Low Tide
7:08PM0.15m
8:05PM0.21m
6:13AM0.56m
8:49PM0.27m
8:29AM0.52m
9:21PM0.32m
9:57AM0.43m
9:45PM0.36m
10:58AM0.34m
10:06PM0.39m
11:46AM0.25m
10:27PM0.42m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:15
5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:32
6:32
6:34
6:34
1
7
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
29
28
30
29
28
28
28
30
30
30
30
30
29
28
28
28
28
29
28
30
31
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.7
WSW
7
Energy kJ
151
151
117
115
113
113
113
110
118
113
108
110
85
92
72
64
42
75
65
68
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.1
SE
4
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SW
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
NE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
ESE
11
0.4
NE
13
0.4
NE
11
0.2
ENE
10
0.6
ESE
10
Energy kJ
19
19
18
1
14
11
6
3
1
4
4
4
11
4
10
14
23
41
31
9
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
SSE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.1
W
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
0.2
ENE
12
0.2
ENE
10
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
0.2
ENE
12
0.4
NE
10
Energy kJ
1
6
2
6
1
1
1
1
1
7
7
15
10
4
4
15
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
2
0.3
WNW
3
0.6
W
7
0.7
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
WNW
3
0.2
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.6
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.8
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
4
1
WSW
4
0.9
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
7
Energy kJ
1
2
34
11
3
1
3
1
2
34
38
51
63
25
40
84
60
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
16
44
0
44
44
16
16
16
0
318
318
44
44
44
44
44
44
44
16
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
4
8
5
6
5
5
4
4
4
6
5
6
9
6
5
9
7
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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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