Tawu Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.32° N 120.88° E

Tawu Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 18 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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 1,628 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE 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 (Aug 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 8PM (Fri 21st Aug)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 175mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
0.8
SSW
8
1.2
SSW
9
2.3
SSW
9
3
SSW
10
2.3
SSW
10
1.8
SSW
10
2.5
SSW
11
1.5
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
8
1.1
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
9
0.9
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
172
90
85
248
848
1454
1040
627
1597
506
263
165
225
163
166
137
119
113
135
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
10
E
10
SSE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
W
15
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
W
25
W
20
WNW
25
W
25
W
20
W
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
9:34PM1.36m
10:12AM1.03m
10:11PM1.32m
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
Low Tide
4:12AM0.47m
3:34PM0.63m
5:17AM0.53m
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
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 mm
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90
22
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Temp °C
28
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Feels °C
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32
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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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