Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 04 May 2026 CST
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Paishawan Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paishawan Beach sea temperature is
24.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paishawan Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Paishawan Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paishawan Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 07) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 6th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 6th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 8th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon night, calm by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
6
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.4
ENE
6
2
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
8
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
2.5
NNE
7
3
NE
8
2.5
NE
7
2.2
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.2
E
8
1
E
10
0.9
E
10
1.4
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
161
149
124
137
415
300
215
169
68
133
139
113
701
932
662
462
352
196
186
154
321
Wind (km/h)
30
NE
25
ESE
20
E
20
NE
5
NE
20
ENE
25
E
10
SE
5
N
5
NNE
10
WNW
35
NNE
35
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:53AM2.20m
12:23PM1.84m
1:36AM2.12m
1:02PM1.78m
2:22AM2.04m
1:44PM1.71m
3:12AM1.97m
2:35PM1.64m
4:06AM1.92m
3:36PM1.60m
5:02AM1.91m
4:47PM1.61m
5:54AM1.93m
Low Tide
6:04PM0.31m
6:53AM0.96m
6:40PM0.36m
7:32AM1.04m
7:20PM0.44m
8:17AM1.10m
8:03PM0.53m
9:09AM1.14m
8:52PM0.61m
10:12AM1.14m
9:50PM0.68m
11:18AM1.09m
10:56PM0.72m
12:16PM0.98m
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
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5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
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6:24
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:29
2
24
14
11
7
1
1
2
7
3
2
2
3
Temp °C
22
19
20
21
22
23
23
24
26
25
25
22
20
20
21
21
21
22
22
22
23
18
17
19
22
25
24
22
25
29
28
28
22
15
16
19
19
19
23
22
22
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.8
NNE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.6
E
8
1.6
ENE
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.8
E
7
0.9
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
1.8
E
8
1.6
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
8
1.2
E
8
1
E
10
1
NE
8
1.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
43
37
28
44
300
1
1
68
133
139
113
83
422
323
213
182
196
186
108
321
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
NNE
5
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
7
0.5
E
9
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
1.2
E
8
0.6
ENE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
Energy kJ
4
29
8
5
1
44
4
3
3
176
32
47
154
122
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
9
0.5
E
11
0.4
NE
10
0.1
SE
14
Energy kJ
2
3
57
25
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NE
6
1.3
E
7
1.1
E
7
1.4
ENE
6
2
ENE
7
1.4
E
7
1.2
E
8
0.9
NNE
5
2.5
NNE
7
3
NE
8
2.5
NE
7
2.2
NNE
7
1.8
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
6
Energy kJ
161
149
124
137
415
215
169
30
701
932
662
462
352
163
109
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
55
635
66
50
0
336
378
0
0
0
14
369
363
1041
1169
378
55
216
55
55
216
Best forecast wave conditions in North Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
8
6
6
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
8
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Information about the Paishawan Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Paishawan Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Paishawan Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paishawan Beach 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 (Paishawan Beach) 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 Paishawan Beach 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 North Taiwan? If you are looking for accommodation near Paishawan Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Taiwan, consider staying in Tamsui which is 16 km (10 miles) away. Other places in and around North Taiwan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Lujhou which is 23 km (14 miles) away, Sanchong, Keelung and Hsinchuang.

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