Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 20 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
24.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average 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 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 20th May)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning).

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
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
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
NE
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
146
116
109
92
90
92
92
92
67
64
64
64
63
63
64
45
45
43
46
47
45
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
W
15
W
20
WSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
25
WSW
5
SSW
5
N
5
S
5
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
35
WSW
30
WSW
10
SW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
12:47PM2.03m
2:10AM2.38m
1:43PM1.95m
3:07AM2.27m
2:47PM1.88m
4:06AM2.17m
3:57PM1.82m
5:03AM2.08m
5:11PM1.80m
5:57AM2.02m
6:23PM1.83m
6:47AM1.98m
7:28PM1.90m
Low Tide
7:15PM0.03m
8:16AM0.93m
8:13PM0.18m
9:19AM0.94m
9:15PM0.34m
10:26AM0.92m
10:23PM0.51m
11:32AM0.85m
11:33PM0.65m
12:32PM0.75m
00:40AM0.75m
1:23PM0.65m
1:41AM0.82m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:07
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:32
6:34
6:34
6:35
6:35
6:36
6:36
4
Temp °C
28
28
27
29
27
26
27
26
26
29
29
27
29
29
28
30
30
28
30
30
29
28
29
29
31
28
28
31
30
30
31
27
30
33
33
33
29
30
28
28
28
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.8
WSW
6
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
1.2
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.7
WSW
6
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
146
116
109
40
90
92
92
92
67
64
64
100
48
57
28
45
43
43
44
35
45
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.3
NE
8
0.7
E
10
0.2
ENE
8
0.5
W
4
0.5
W
5
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
8
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
10
0.5
NE
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
Energy kJ
4
1
11
92
7
10
12
2
5
7
1
64
63
63
64
18
45
39
46
47
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.4
NE
8
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
NE
4
0.1
SW
6
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
ENE
11
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.5
E
9
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
16
Energy kJ
4
18
8
1
1
2
2
7
5
1
12
26
21
25
11
6
45
1
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
4
1.3
WSW
6
1.1
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
4
1.1
WSW
5
1.5
WSW
6
2
WSW
7
1.3
WSW
6
1.7
WSW
7
1.4
WSW
7
2
WSW
7
2.2
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
7
Energy kJ
21
111
79
50
5
55
181
361
119
257
166
372
513
268
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
14
0
0
0
14
14
50
0
14
0
50
14
14
0
0
14
14
0
14
14
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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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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