Tawu Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.32° N 120.88° E

Tawu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tawu sea temperature is
29.1° C
0.2° 

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


Tawu surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 18s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, E swell with 2,142 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tawu in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 20th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 18s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 121mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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(10 max)
3
4
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
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4
4
5
5
5
5
1
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.2
SSW
9
2.4
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
9
1.3
SSW
9
1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
9
1.6
ENE
11
1.9
ENE
12
1.9
ENE
10
1.4
E
18
1.9
E
17
2
E
16
1.9
ENE
15
2.2
ENE
14
1.9
ENE
13
1.1
ENE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
777
913
340
451
308
189
146
116
119
140
143
631
931
697
1286
2142
2027
1459
1856
1249
339
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
20
W
20
W
15
W
25
W
15
WSW
5
NNW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SW
5
NE
15
NE
20
NE
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:20AM0.90m
11:00PM1.27m
1:43PM0.84m
00:16AM1.23m
4:07PM0.90m
1:51AM1.25m
4:41PM0.97m
3:05AM1.32m
5:05PM1.04m
3:57AM1.41m
5:28PM1.11m
4:39AM1.49m
5:50PM1.17m
Low Tide
3:57PM0.73m
6:52AM0.56m
4:28PM0.81m
8:40AM0.51m
6:33PM0.88m
9:47AM0.43m
8:40PM0.85m
10:30AM0.34m
9:44PM0.77m
11:04AM0.26m
10:28PM0.67m
11:34AM0.20m
11:05PM0.58m
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 mm
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25
33
28
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2
1
5
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5
12
1
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8
2
1
Temp °C
27
27
27
26
26
27
29
28
27
28
29
28
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28
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
Feels °C
29
29
31
30
29
29
31
30
29
30
34
34
32
33
32
34
33
33
33
31
31
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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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