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Paishawan Beach surfForecast / North / Taiwan
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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
27.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Paishawan Beach surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 2 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, E swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 1 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 15s period, ESE swell with 4,413 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with E swell.
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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Paishawan Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 1st Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paishawan Beach over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | |
48 | 24 | 42 | 45 | 60 | 86 | 501 | 784 | 1586 | 2801 | 3784 | 3894 | 3678 | 3045 | 2894 | 2040 | 1522 | 688 | 251 | 170 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | on | on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:51AM1.90m | 9:55PM2.14m | 9:29AM1.89m | 10:36PM2.19m | 10:07AM1.88m | 11:17PM2.22m | 10:45AM1.87m | 11:57PM2.22m | 11:24AM1.86m | 00:37AM2.19m | 12:03PM1.84m | 1:19AM2.15m | 12:44PM1.81m | 2:01AM2.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22PM0.39m | 4:06AM0.92m | 3:57PM0.33m | 4:46AM0.93m | 4:32PM0.30m | 5:24AM0.95m | 5:09PM0.29m | 6:01AM0.97m | 5:46PM0.30m | 6:39AM1.00m | 6:24PM0.34m | 7:18AM1.02m | 7:03PM0.39m | ||||||||
5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:40 | — | |
2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 15 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | ENE 13 | NE 12 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
18 | 18 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 86 | 501 | 784 | 1586 | 2801 | 3784 | 3894 | 3678 | 3045 | 2894 | 2040 | 1522 | 688 | 251 | 170 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
19 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 33 | 28 | — | — | — | 87 | 157 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 23 | 21 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | E 14 | WSW 4 | ENE 10 |
3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — |
48 | 24 | 42 | 45 | 60 | 50 | 77 | 101 | 138 | 341 | 316 | 219 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 55 | 336 | 363 | 61 | 1058 | 629 | 55 | 635 | 1041 | 55 | 55 | 237 | 55 | 216 | 216 | 55 | 336 | 66 | 66 | 336 | 369 |
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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.











