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Kenting surfForecast / South / Taiwan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 17 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kenting in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Tue 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Tue 19th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 17th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kenting over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | |
512 | 471 | 554 | 499 | 380 | 340 | 246 | 203 | 198 | 160 | 166 | 188 | 181 | 142 | 151 | 151 | 151 | 148 | 142 | 142 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:03PM0.63m | 7:06AM1.36m | 9:02PM0.55m | 7:52AM1.38m | 10:07PM0.48m | 8:41AM1.34m | 11:26PM0.45m | 9:37AM1.26m | 10:39AM1.15m | 11:51AM1.03m | 3:06AM0.60m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 1:49PM-0.05m | 00:11AM0.41m | 2:46PM-0.07m | 00:38AM0.42m | 3:47PM-0.04m | 1:03AM0.42m | 4:52PM0.02m | 1:28AM0.43m | 6:00PM0.09m | 7:08PM0.15m | 8:05PM0.21m | ||||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
 kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 340 | 246 | 203 | 198 | 160 | 166 | 188 | 181 | 142 | 151 | 151 | 151 | 148 | 142 | 142 | 113 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | E 13 | NW 5 | NW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | SW 7 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | SW 8 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 19 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | — | W 8 | — | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | SW 6 | SW 7 | SE 5 | — | NE 6 | NW 4 | N 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 10 | 13 | 6 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | WSW 2 | W 3 | W 3 |
| kJ | 512 | 471 | 554 | 499 | 380 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 694 | 861 | 331 | 694 | 861 | 81 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 150 | 150 | 0 | 16 | 44 | 0 | 16 | 16 | 0 | 318 | 44 | 16 |
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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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