Kenting surfForecast / South / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 25 Apr 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
27.2° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 4s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 4s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 30th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed morning, strong winds from the NE by Thu night).

Sat
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.3
ENE
10
1.1
NE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
4
0.4
NE
10
0.9
SE
6
0.8
ESE
7
1.2
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
1.9
NE
6
2.1
NE
7
2.4
NE
7
2.4
NE
7
2.2
NE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
1.1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
42
19
47
90
72
27
25
54
61
96
116
70
266
470
571
606
447
222
145
107
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
NE
5
NNE
15
NE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
25
SE
20
SSE
15
WSW
25
WNW
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
10
E
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
High Tide
4:51AM0.62m
3:05PM0.97m
4:56AM0.70m
4:10PM0.93m
5:12AM0.80m
5:03PM0.89m
5:31AM0.89m
5:48PM0.84m
5:51AM0.98m
6:30PM0.78m
6:14AM1.06m
7:09PM0.72m
6:38AM1.12m
Low Tide
9:57PM0.19m
8:21AM0.56m
10:32PM0.22m
9:55AM0.47m
10:58PM0.25m
10:56AM0.37m
11:19PM0.29m
11:44AM0.28m
11:36PM0.33m
12:27PM0.21m
11:52PM0.36m
1:06PM0.15m
00:08AM0.39m
1:45PM0.12m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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5:28
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:24
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6:20
6:20
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
7
4
1
Temp °C
25
25
25
26
25
26
27
26
26
27
27
27
27
26
23
24
22
25
25
23
26
25
26
27
28
25
25
26
26
26
28
28
30
28
28
19
21
17
23
23
20
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
E
10
0.2
ENE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
NE
10
1.2
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.3
NW
7
0.2
NNW
6
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
E
8
1.1
E
7
Energy kJ
22
20
19
2
2
2
11
25
40
39
24
116
70
36
11
12
8
4
14
37
107
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.3
NW
5
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
SW
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
NE
8
0.2
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
NE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.3
WNW
4
0.3
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
6
0.3
NE
8
Energy kJ
4
4
7
1
2
3
8
17
25
37
17
16
3
7
6
2
1
1
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
10
0.1
W
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
SE
5
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
NW
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
12
4
2
4
1
4
1
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.6
NE
4
1.1
NE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1.2
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
4
0.7
E
4
0.9
SE
6
0.8
ESE
7
1.2
SE
6
0.7
W
4
1.9
NE
6
2.1
NE
7
2.4
NE
7
2.4
NE
7
2.2
NE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
64
42
16
47
90
72
27
17
54
61
96
13
266
470
571
606
447
222
145
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
350
350
841
318
318
318
318
318
150
150
16
675
675
533
533
331
1002
448
318
44
Best forecast wave conditions in South Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
7
5
8
6
5
4
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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