Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 17 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
20.2° 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 Friday (Dec 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 19th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 19th Dec)6ft (1.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 21st Dec)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Wed night, calm by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 16°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sun night).

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
NE
2.3
NE
2.2
NE
2
ENE
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.7
ESE
0.2
NNE
1.2
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
E
3
NNE
3.5
NNE
3
NNE
3
NNE
3
NE
2.5
NE
1.8
NE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)577677766998989887998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)108509440325268247251410016219010401546143514151151794327378287274
Wind
(km/h)
30
NE
35
ENE
25
ENE
25
E
20
ESE
5
E
10
W
5
S
5
NNW
10
NE
20
ENE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
35
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
30
NE
40
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossglasscross-
off
glassglassoncross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:37PM
1.81
9:53AM
2.11
9:18PM
1.83
10:34AM
2.18
9:58PM
1.85
11:14AM
2.22
10:38PM
1.87
11:53AM
2.24
11:18PM
1.89
12:32PM
2.23
11:57PM
1.89
1:10PM
2.21
12:39AM
1.87
1:48PM
2.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:20PM
1.02
3:11AM
0.40
4:03PM
1.01
3:49AM
0.34
4:43PM
0.99
4:26AM
0.29
5:19PM
0.98
5:03AM
0.25
5:55PM
0.98
5:41AM
0.25
6:31PM
0.97
6:18AM
0.27
7:07PM
0.96
6:56AM
0.32
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35
Sunset5:06--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:08--
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Rain (mm)
-1---------2392-----2
Temp. °C222019192122212122212220201816171819191917
Feels °C (?)201515161924232425222117161310111317171710
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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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