Kenting Surf Break

Lat Long: 21.95° N 120.74° E

Kenting Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 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, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 26ft (8.0m), 16s period, ENE swell with 36,086 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 16s period. 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 8.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 6.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 21st Oct)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Wed 21st Oct)16ft (5.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 23rd Oct)26ft (8.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, extremely windy from the SE by Fri night).

Monday
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Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
6
1.8
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
5
1.4
ENE
9
1
ESE
16
2.3
E
16
3
E
17
3
ESE
17
5.5
E
19
6
E
18
7
ENE
17
6.5
ENE
16
7
ENE
16
8
ENE
16
3.5
E
13
5.5
SSW
10
2.5
S
8
1.8
SSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
231
255
136
113
311
520
2627
5871
5657
22771
23478
26944
21796
25890
36086
4735
5987
980
349
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
30
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
45
NE
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NNE
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NE
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NNE
20
NW
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NNW
100
N
85
SSE
35
SSE
15
ESE
35
ENE
Wind State
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cross
cross
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cross-off
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on
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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
28
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22
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25
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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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