Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Wednesday 27 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
27.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 27) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paishawan Beach in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 27th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 27th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 2nd Jun)8ft (2.5m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.9
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
0.4
SE
15
0.8
ESE
15
0.9
ESE
14
1.5
ESE
16
1.8
ESE
15
2.1
E
15
2.5
E
14
2.4
ENE
13
2.3
ENE
12
2.2
ENE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
36
29
47
32
28
27
26
23
40
58
54
272
328
1150
1472
1873
2510
1815
1522
1313
Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
25
NE
20
E
20
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
NE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:24PM1.98m
8:13AM1.92m
9:12PM2.07m
8:51AM1.90m
9:55PM2.14m
9:29AM1.89m
10:36PM2.19m
10:07AM1.88m
11:17PM2.22m
10:45AM1.87m
11:57PM2.22m
11:24AM1.86m
00:37AM2.19m
Low Tide
2:07PM0.55m
2:35AM0.87m
2:46PM0.46m
3:23AM0.90m
3:22PM0.39m
4:06AM0.92m
3:57PM0.33m
4:46AM0.93m
4:32PM0.30m
5:24AM0.95m
5:09PM0.29m
6:01AM0.97m
5:46PM0.30m
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thunderstorm
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clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
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5:03
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:03
5:03
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:38
6:38
6:39
1
3
2
10
2
1
1
4
1
Temp °C
31
31
29
26
27
27
27
24
25
25
25
24
25
24
25
25
25
25
26
26
25
29
30
34
28
32
33
31
24
25
23
23
23
24
22
24
25
25
26
28
28
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
11
0.8
WSW
6
0.5
WSW
6
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
15
0.9
ESE
14
1.5
ESE
16
1.8
ESE
15
2.1
E
15
2.5
E
14
2.4
ENE
13
2.3
ENE
12
2.2
ENE
12
Energy kJ
36
29
29
47
38
18
18
18
18
30
31
33
272
328
1150
1472
1873
2510
1815
1522
1313
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
NE
11
0.4
NE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
SE
15
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
Energy kJ
29
36
22
31
29
28
19
19
9
9
8
54
31
32
60
54
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
6
0.4
ESE
9
0.2
ENE
12
0.1
E
14
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
6
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
10
Energy kJ
1
29
14
4
32
19
5
3
1
1
9
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WSW
7
1.9
WSW
7
1.1
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.9
NE
4
0.8
NE
4
0.8
ENE
4
0.9
ENE
5
1.1
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
1
NE
5
Energy kJ
622
348
85
48
27
26
23
40
58
43
43
53
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
1
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
50
0
55
0
50
55
55
363
61
1059
629
55
635
1005
55
336
237
55
55
55
55
Best forecast wave conditions in North Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
9
6
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
7
7
6
4
4
5
4
4
9
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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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