Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 11 Mar 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
19.7° C
(Which is 1.1°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paishawan Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) 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 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 17th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 17th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 5AM (Mon 16th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.4
NE
1.7
NE
2.2
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NE
2.4
NE
2
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)87567888889991213121211111514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)16415211020245393390081153043951654740460510861030980229176169346
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
20
ENE
25
NE
30
NNE
35
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
30
ENE
25
E
25
E
25
E
20
E
30
E
30
E
30
E
25
E
30
ENE
20
ESE
10
ESE
20
E
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrossoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:30PM
1.65
5:22AM
1.77
4:35PM
1.58
6:40AM
1.78
5:54PM
1.57
7:46AM
1.86
7:08PM
1.63
8:35AM
1.96
8:07PM
1.75
9:15AM
2.07
8:57PM
1.90
9:50AM
2.16
9:43PM
2.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:49AM
1.20
10:03PM
0.70
11:21AM
1.28
11:20PM
0.74
1:08PM
1.26
12:43AM
0.70
2:12PM
1.17
1:49AM
0.61
2:53PM
1.05
2:39AM
0.50
3:27PM
0.91
3:22AM
0.40
3:58PM
0.76
4:02AM
0.34
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:03--6:03--6:01--
Sunset-6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:02-
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clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151718161514141515171819202119192020222322
Feels °C (?)11131411876811131315161615151617212121
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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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