Sunrise Surf Guide

Sunrise in - is an exposed point break that has fairly consistent surf The best wind direction is from the southwest. Waves more likely to be from local windswells than distant groundswells and the ideal wave angle is from the northeast. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of rocks in the line up.

Sunrise Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point2fairly consistent
26.1°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Sunrise:

The best conditions reported for surf at Sunrise occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Sunrise (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: spring
The best time of year for surfing Sunrise with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Spring  and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 13% of the time in May while 40% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 47% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
13%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
40%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
47%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Sunrise Location Map

Interactive Sunrise surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Sunrise is Sungshan (Taipei) Airport (TSA) in Taiwan, 59 km (37 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Sunrise is Hualien Airport (HUN), also in Taiwan, 70 km (43 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.
Sunrise Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 12:06 Local Time
Wednesday 06
11AM2PM5PM8PM
Wave (m)
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
Period (s) 7 7 7 7
Wind (km/h)
10
10
5
5
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Swell History at Sunrise

Surf stats for Sunrise, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Sunrise

Wind stats for Sunrise, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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