Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 13 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
25.2° 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 13th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 17th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 16th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 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 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
2
2
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.3
E
Period(s) (?)101010101010101117161616161616161514131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1021001041081041041041612979291091882882739596697636577503590590
Wind
(km/h)
5
N
5
W
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
5
SW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
W
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
25
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Sunrise5:33--5:33--5:31--5:31--5:30--5:28--5:28--
Sunset-6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:17-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262625262525252524232323252524212120212222
Feels °C (?)302828292730262627242426262727191917192022
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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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