Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 17 Apr 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
25.6° C
(Which is 2.3°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 Friday (Apr 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 17th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 17th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 17th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
1
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
1.1
N
Period(s) (?)16151415161514141313141312121212121111116
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)83966652968869752240544741150355741325125130118713994868592
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
15
NE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
20
E
25
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
10
SSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
25
NNE
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:15AM
2.19
10:53PM
2.42
10:52AM
2.19
11:40PM
2.49
11:32AM
2.16
12:30AM
2.49
12:13PM
2.10
1:23AM
2.43
12:59PM
2.02
2:20AM
2.33
1:51PM
1.92
3:22AM
2.21
2:53PM
1.83
4:30AM
2.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:26PM
0.22
4:59AM
0.53
5:05PM
0.09
5:45AM
0.61
5:47PM
0.02
6:32AM
0.71
6:33PM
0.02
7:23AM
0.84
7:23PM
0.09
8:20AM
0.96
8:20PM
0.21
9:28AM
1.04
9:26PM
0.35
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise5:30--5:28--5:28--5:26--5:26--5:24--5:24--
Sunset-6:16--6:16--6:17--6:17--6:19--6:19--6:20-
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
Rain (mm)
-------------2----341
Temp. °C222323222121222221222222222121242425272521
Feels °C (?)242424221920202019211920212020242529272619
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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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