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Lat Long: 22.32° N 120.88° E

Tawu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tawu sea temperature is
28.7°C
1.4° 

Tawu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tawu surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 11PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 17s period, ENE swell with 28,874 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 18s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tawu this week:

The surf forecast for Tawu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tawu in the next 16 days are 7.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) 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 5.0m 12s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 21st Oct)11ft (3.5m) 18s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 22nd Oct)23ft (7.0m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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2136
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18932
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High Tide
9:14PM1.29m
12:12PM0.88m
10:21PM1.20m
2:20PM0.93m
00:14AM1.15m
3:02PM1.02m
1:52AM1.19m
3:29PM1.11m
2:57AM1.26m
3:53PM1.22m
3:48AM1.33m
4:18PM1.33m
4:32AM1.39m
Low Tide
5:02AM0.50m
3:12PM0.85m
6:39AM0.53m
5:32PM0.89m
8:01AM0.50m
7:51PM0.83m
8:54AM0.45m
8:57PM0.70m
9:32AM0.40m
9:42PM0.55m
10:05AM0.37m
10:21PM0.39m
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Information about the Tawu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tawu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tawu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tawu 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 (Tawu) 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 Tawu 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 South Taiwan? If you are looking for accommodation near Tawu, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in South Taiwan, consider staying in Changlotsun which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around South Taiwan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Chia-lan which is 32 km (20 miles) away, Heng-ch'un, Tansyuan and Taitung City.

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