Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 06 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
24.8° 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 8th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 8th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 7th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
E
0.4
E
1.4
NNE
2.1
NNE
2
NE
2
ENE
1.6
E
1.1
NE
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.4
E
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
Period(s) (?)7967788876111010109101010111011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1627126362368441321145563837857167859094102112104114
Wind
(km/h)
25
SW
15
SW
25
NNE
30
NE
30
ENE
25
E
20
ESE
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
10
NNW
20
WSW
5
NE
5
N
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
N
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:55AM
2.09
1:27PM
1.81
2:43AM
1.99
2:07PM
1.71
3:38AM
1.89
2:56PM
1.62
4:44AM
1.83
4:02PM
1.56
5:52AM
1.83
5:20PM
1.56
6:53AM
1.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:07PM
0.40
7:48AM
0.99
7:44PM
0.48
8:31AM
1.10
8:27PM
0.58
9:27AM
1.19
9:21PM
0.67
10:48AM
1.24
10:31PM
0.72
12:19PM
1.20
11:50PM
0.73
Mon
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:37--5:35--5:35--5:33
Sunset6:12--6:12--6:13--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:14--
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
31234----------------
Temp. °C262520202022232325252426272424242326262526
Feels °C (?)262419171821242526252429262728272530272728
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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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