Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 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
23.5° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal 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 Friday (Apr 03) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 3rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 3rd Apr)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 6th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NNE
1.3
NE
0.9
NE
1.1
ESE
0.6
NNE
1.1
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.8
NNW
1.7
N
1.3
NNE
1.1
NE
1.2
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
Period(s) (?)677576677777776766677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17014973543474688254412647483841266128839694103
Wind
(km/h)
20
NE
20
E
25
E
30
ESE
10
SSE
5
NW
15
W
40
SW
25
WNW
10
NE
10
SE
10
E
5
SW
5
WSW
20
NW
5
NNW
20
NE
20
ENE
20
E
15
E
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:31PM
2.23
10:47AM
2.17
11:12PM
2.28
11:18AM
2.13
11:52PM
2.29
11:49AM
2.07
12:31AM
2.26
12:20PM
1.99
1:12AM
2.19
12:53PM
1.90
1:55AM
2.09
1:27PM
1.81
2:43AM
1.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:28PM
0.48
4:48AM
0.46
5:00PM
0.39
5:24AM
0.53
5:31PM
0.33
6:00AM
0.63
6:02PM
0.32
6:35AM
0.75
6:33PM
0.34
7:10AM
0.87
7:07PM
0.40
7:48AM
0.99
7:44PM
0.48
8:31AM
1.10
Wed
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:39--5:39
Sunset6:09--6:09--6:09--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:12--
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
1------2312-1622304511
Temp. °C181821222124232524212123232322212019192022
Feels °C (?)161517181825232122212024252522232217182023
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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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