Paishawan Beach surf break

Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 19 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
20.3° 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 Friday (Dec 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Fri 19th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Fri 19th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 24th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 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 Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NE by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Wed morning).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
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 (?)
1.1
E
1
E
1.4
ESE
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
3.5
NNE
4
NNE
3.5
NE
3
NE
2.5
NE
2.2
ENE
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.4
NE
3
NE
4
NE
4
NNE
4
NE
3.5
NE
3
NNE
Period(s) (?)77799989999810108899999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11710017115412911116412403183312461019675326262215135123692975232021041189
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
E
10
SSE
10
WNW
15
ENE
25
NNE
40
NE
40
NE
35
NE
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
E
20
E
20
E
30
NE
40
NE
40
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
1:23AM
1.85
2:27PM
2.14
2:12AM
1.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
7:46PM
0.94
7:35AM
0.39
8:27PM
0.91
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-5:07--5:07--5:07--5:08--5:08--5:09--5:09-
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
--21-2347-11--36417322
Temp. °C222021192021181817181921222222181616161617
Feels °C (?)23212220212211121013151921212212109101112
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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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