Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 27 Dec 2025 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
20.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paishawan Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Paishawan Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s 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 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 29th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 29th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 31st Dec)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paishawan Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat night, calm by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
NE
1.8
NE
2
NE
1.9
ENE
1.9
NE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
2
ENE
2.2
E
1.5
ESE
2.5
NNE
3.5
NNE
3.5
NE
3.5
NE
3.5
NE
3
NE
3
NE
2.5
NE
2.2
NE
2
NE
1.6
NE
Period(s) (?)877776789979101010998887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)480344342304305229297437766351639198825012373195516091341881574435268
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
30
NE
30
ENE
30
NE
25
NE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNW
25
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:51PM
2.04
4:15AM
1.81
4:38PM
1.99
5:27AM
1.86
5:30PM
1.95
6:40AM
1.96
6:26PM
1.92
7:50AM
2.10
7:24PM
1.93
8:53AM
2.25
8:22PM
1.97
9:51AM
2.38
9:17PM
2.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:07AM
0.62
10:04PM
0.77
10:06AM
0.76
11:00PM
0.66
11:15AM
0.88
12:00AM
0.53
12:33PM
0.97
1:00AM
0.38
1:50PM
0.99
2:00AM
0.22
2:58PM
0.97
2:57AM
0.08
3:57PM
0.93
3:52AM
-0.03
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-5:10--5:12--5:12--5:13--5:14--5:14--5:15-
light rain
light rain
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light rain
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rain showers
light rain
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
32522212-222-111212--
Temp. °C171717181819191920181717161616161516161616
Feels °C (?)151212141416161622151211910910811111212
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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 12 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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