Surf Forecasts:
Kenting surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SW swell with 330 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with NE 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 (Jun 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kenting in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 12th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 16th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kenting over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wed 17 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | NE 6 | NE 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | SW 8 | E 10 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
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330 | 167 | 122 | 123 | 43 | 41 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 210 | 8 | 7 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 3:14AM0.92m | 3:48PM0.70m | 3:54AM1.05m | 5:05PM0.66m | 4:35AM1.18m | 6:14PM0.62m | 5:20AM1.30m | 7:16PM0.57m | 6:07AM1.38m | 8:12PM0.53m | 6:56AM1.42m | 9:05PM0.50m | 7:47AM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:32PM0.34m | 9:57AM0.32m | 9:09PM0.38m | 11:04AM0.18m | 9:45PM0.41m | 12:03PM0.05m | 10:22PM0.43m | 12:59PM-0.04m | 10:59PM0.43m | 1:55PM-0.09m | 11:38PM0.42m | 2:49PM-0.09m | 00:20AM0.40m | 3:43PM-0.04m | |||||||
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
6:38 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | NE 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
330 | 167 | 122 | 65 | 42 | 41 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 226 | 238 | 3 | 150 | 136 | 136 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 8 | ESE 7 | SSW 7 | SW 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 7 | E 9 | SSW 8 | ESE 9 | E 10 | SE 5 | SE 6 |
14 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 28 | 4 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NW 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | WSW 7 | SE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SW 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | SE 5 | E 9 | E 9 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | SW 7 | W 4 | W 4 | SW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — |
47 | 73 | 79 | 123 | 43 | — | — | 44 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 75 | 80 | 102 | 151 | — | — | 210 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 81 | 693 | 350 | 318 | 81 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 318 | 331 | 318 | 318 | 331 | 1464 | 925 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 440 | 364 |
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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.











