Tawu surfForecast / South / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 CST
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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
27.3° 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 Saturday (May 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sat 2nd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 4th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 4th May)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun night, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Mon morning, light winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NE
7
2
NE
6
1.9
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.1
E
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
E
9
1.1
SE
10
2.2
NE
7
2.4
NE
7
2.3
NE
7
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
360
311
268
123
79
194
132
132
106
211
414
526
554
435
503
475
376
355
263
225
192
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
5
ENE
15
S
20
SW
10
NW
30
NE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:28AM1.51m
6:18PM1.30m
5:54AM1.55m
6:54PM1.26m
6:21AM1.56m
7:28PM1.21m
6:49AM1.55m
8:04PM1.15m
7:19AM1.52m
8:41PM1.08m
7:51AM1.47m
9:24PM1.01m
8:27AM1.41m
Low Tide
11:23PM0.48m
12:01PM0.16m
11:49PM0.52m
12:34PM0.13m
00:15AM0.56m
1:07PM0.12m
00:41AM0.60m
1:42PM0.15m
1:07AM0.64m
2:19PM0.21m
1:34AM0.68m
3:00PM0.28m
2:05AM0.73m
3:47PM0.36m
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5:24
5:24
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:20
5:20
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
6:24
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Temp °C
23
24
24
22
26
26
25
29
30
28
26
24
23
23
24
22
26
25
24
27
26
23
22
23
21
28
29
28
31
31
31
26
21
20
21
23
19
27
27
25
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
ESE
8
1
E
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
E
9
1.1
SE
10
0.5
E
9
0.5
ESE
9
1.3
E
9
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
Energy kJ
12
10
31
28
21
164
132
132
106
211
45
46
263
225
192
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
NE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
2
8
31
7
4
2
1
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NE
7
2
NE
6
1.9
ENE
6
1.4
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1.1
E
9
0.5
S
5
1
S
6
0.4
W
3
2.2
NE
7
2.4
NE
7
2.3
NE
7
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
8
1.5
E
9
Energy kJ
360
311
268
123
79
194
12
69
3
414
526
554
435
503
475
376
355
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
714
1286
1286
274
274
107
0
274
274
0
307
287
287
287
274
274
274
274
274
1286
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Best forecast wave conditions in South Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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