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Tawu surfForecast / South / Taiwan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tawu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tawu sea temperature is
28.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tawu in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 17th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | |
223 | 216 | 175 | 171 | 251 | 151 | 240 | 158 | 192 | 211 | 195 | 165 | 225 | 312 | 383 | 450 | 445 | 380 | 340 | 319 | 267 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 2:29PM1.22m | 3:15AM1.28m | 3:33PM1.27m | 3:49AM1.41m | 4:28PM1.32m | 4:24AM1.53m | 5:20PM1.34m | 5:00AM1.64m | 6:10PM1.33m | 5:39AM1.72m | 6:59PM1.30m | 6:20AM1.76m | 7:49PM1.23m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28AM0.64m | 8:51PM0.44m | 9:25AM0.47m | 9:34PM0.44m | 10:13AM0.29m | 10:14PM0.45m | 11:00AM0.12m | 10:53PM0.48m | 11:45AM-0.01m | 11:31PM0.52m | 12:32PM-0.08m | 00:09AM0.56m | 1:20PM-0.09m | 00:49AM0.60m | |||||||
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 | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
32 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 15 | E 15 | E 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SW 7 | E 12 | E 10 | E 10 |
 kJ | 223 | 216 | 175 | 171 | 3 | 151 | 10 | 158 | 192 | 211 | 83 | 80 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 319 | 267 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | — | NE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | E 12 | W 7 | E 15 | — | W 7 | SW 7 | — | SW 7 | SE 12 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 64 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 24 | 8 | 8 | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | W 7 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | E 12 | SW 7 | — |
| kJ | 24 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | — | E 9 | NE 5 | E 10 | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | — | NNE 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 6 | — | 251 | 47 | 240 | 38 | — | 82 | 195 | 165 | 225 | 312 | 383 | 450 | 445 | 380 | 340 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 42 | 0 | 42 | 74 | 74 | 42 | 0 | 74 | 733 | 732 | 826 | 490 | 274 | 733 | 1286 | 107 | 74 | 107 | 74 |
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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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