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Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 03 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (May 05) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 5th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paishawan Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 9 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | |
44 | 44 | 124 | 271 | 163 | 153 | 217 | 147 | 237 | 268 | 234 | 149 | 132 | 132 | 139 | 113 | 181 | 656 | 551 | 417 | 362 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:13AM1.95m | 00:12AM2.25m | 11:47AM1.90m | 00:53AM2.20m | 12:23PM1.84m | 1:36AM2.12m | 1:02PM1.78m | 2:22AM2.04m | 1:44PM1.71m | 3:12AM1.97m | 2:35PM1.64m | 4:06AM1.92m | 3:36PM1.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:30PM0.28m | 6:16AM0.89m | 6:04PM0.31m | 6:53AM0.96m | 6:40PM0.36m | 7:32AM1.04m | 7:20PM0.44m | 8:17AM1.10m | 8:03PM0.53m | 9:09AM1.14m | 8:52PM0.61m | 10:12AM1.14m | 9:50PM0.68m | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
— | 3 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 35 | 12 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
27 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | W 6 | E 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
 kJ | 44 | 108 | 48 | 30 | 43 | 34 | 217 | 147 | 237 | 268 | 86 | 149 | 132 | 132 | 139 | 113 | 63 | — | 452 | 327 | 285 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 9 | WSW 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | NW 4 | — | — | N 9 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 8 | 36 | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 19 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | — | NNE 5 | — | — | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 65 | — | 124 | 271 | 163 | 153 | — | 78 | — | — | 234 | — | — | — | — | 108 | 181 | 656 | 551 | 417 | 362 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 50 | 55 | 378 | 1209 | 61 | 826 | 61 | 14 | 0 | 55 | 1059 | 61 | 336 | 336 | 0 | 363 | 61 | 55 | 55 | 237 | 55 |
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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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