Kenting surfForecast / South / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 18 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
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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kenting in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (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 2PM (Mon 18th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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 Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
9
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
432
325
287
246
203
169
159
166
188
148
145
151
151
151
117
113
113
113
113
110
110
Wind (km/h)
30
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
SE
5
WSW
5
S
15
S
15
SW
15
W
15
W
25
WNW
30
NW
10
WSW
20
WNW
20
NW
25
W
30
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
cross
cross
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
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
1:11PM0.92m
3:30AM0.70m
Low Tide
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
6:13AM0.56m
8:49PM0.27m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:15
5:15
5:15
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
24
25
26
29
30
29
29
30
29
30
29
28
32
30
29
30
28
28
29
28
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
1.4
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
9
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.8
E
9
Energy kJ
2
325
287
246
203
169
159
166
188
148
145
151
151
151
117
113
113
113
113
110
110
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
0.1
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
SSE
4
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.8
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
2
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
12
14
32
64
37
35
18
28
20
19
12
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
WSW
7
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
NW
3
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
S
6
0.2
WSW
9
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
1
1
1
4
5
3
1
2
3
1
1
1
8
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
ENE
9
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
S
4
0.4
S
4
0.3
S
4
0.3
WSW
2
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
WSW
7
0.6
W
3
0.5
WNW
4
0.5
WNW
3
0.5
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
3
Energy kJ
432
4
2
4
3
1
5
4
2
4
26
7
7
7
7
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
694
2
81
44
0
0
331
331
0
16
44
44
0
16
0
44
44
0
44
44
0
Best forecast wave conditions in South Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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