Paishawan Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 25.29° N 121.51° E

Paishawan Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Paishawan Beach sea temperature is
28.3°C
0.3° 

Paishawan Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Paishawan Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NE swell with 1,536 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 11s period with E swell.

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 (Sep 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 5th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 105mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed night, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
3
Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
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1
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1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
E
9
2.5
E
8
2.2
ENE
11
1.4
E
11
1.9
NE
8
2.1
NE
9
1.8
NE
9
2.1
NE
9
2.5
NE
10
2.5
NE
10
2.4
NE
10
2.2
NE
10
2.1
NE
10
1.9
NE
10
1.8
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.7
NNE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
749
773
1100
432
452
631
549
643
1224
1418
1219
932
768
667
538
408
374
261
497
Wind (km/h)
25
ESE
35
E
30
ENE
5
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
NNE
20
NE
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
2:02AM1.99m
3:07PM2.06m
2:47AM1.89m
4:16PM2.00m
3:45AM1.80m
5:36PM1.98m
4:59AM1.75m
6:54PM2.03m
6:20AM1.77m
8:01PM2.12m
7:34AM1.87m
8:55PM2.21m
Low Tide
8:19AM0.39m
8:52PM0.96m
9:14AM0.42m
10:01PM1.11m
10:23AM0.45m
11:35PM1.18m
11:45AM0.44m
1:08AM1.14m
1:06PM0.37m
2:16AM1.02m
2:13PM0.28m
3:08AM0.87m
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6:12
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 mm
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27
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9
2
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1
Temp °C
28
27
27
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Feels °C
29
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27
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27
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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.

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