
Surf Forecasts:
Tawu surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 3,588 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tawu in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tawu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
348 | 296 | 202 | 528 | 383 | 603 | 433 | 424 | 352 | 315 | 486 | 202 | 250 | 413 | 319 | 186 | 385 | 55 | 392 | 380 | 2898 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 5:17PM1.12m | 4:20AM1.67m | 6:06PM1.17m | 5:13AM1.75m | 6:49PM1.20m | 6:03AM1.79m | 7:29PM1.22m | 6:52AM1.77m | 8:07PM1.23m | 7:38AM1.70m | 8:44PM1.25m | 8:24AM1.58m | 9:21PM1.26m | 9:10AM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.70m | 11:34AM-0.02m | 10:56PM0.65m | 12:22PM-0.08m | 11:46PM0.59m | 1:07PM-0.08m | 00:34AM0.54m | 1:49PM-0.02m | 1:21AM0.50m | 2:28PM0.07m | 2:10AM0.49m | 3:05PM0.19m | 3:00AM0.50m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | 6:42 | |
mm | 2 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 38 |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SE 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSW 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SSW 8 | S 8 | E 10 | S 8 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 12 |
234 | 283 | 202 | 275 | 383 | 603 | 433 | 424 | 44 | 27 | 180 | 16 | 19 | 167 | 135 | 30 | 110 | 55 | 392 | 380 | 2898 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 16 | — |
41 | 296 | 159 | 211 | 211 | 189 | 125 | 118 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 26 | 26 | — | 30 | 19 | 17 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | E 9 | — | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 13 | — |
4 | 53 | 46 | 2 | 7 | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 16 | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | E 2 | SSW 9 | — | — | — | — | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 |
348 | — | 1 | 528 | — | — | — | — | 352 | 315 | 486 | 202 | 250 | 413 | 319 | 186 | 385 | 44 | — | 38 | 165 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 287 | 0 | 107 | 107 | 107 | 336 | 333 | 0 | 321 | 307 | 0 | 307 | 307 | 0 | 652 | 806 | 540 | 648 | 811 | 442 | 652 |
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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.











