Surf Forecasts:
The Core surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, E swell with 20 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Core this week:
The most powerful waves expected at The Core in the next 16 days are 0.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Core over the next 16 days.
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to the chase – The Core (The-Core) is the only game in town, and for the first week and a half, that game is basically checkers on a flat lake. From July 13th all the way through the middle of the month, there’s nothing doing. We’re talking ankle-snappers at best: 0.6ft to 1.0ft dribbles out of the east, with combined energy locked in the weak zone (single to low double digits). Winds are light, sometimes glassy, but you can’t surf air.
The only flicker of hope shows up around July 24th. That’s when the swell finally bumps to 2ft from the east-northeast, with combined energy climbing to a moderate 47 in the morning and peaking at 72 (moderate wave energy) by the afternoon. The wind stays light and cross-shore, so it should be rideable. Then on Sunday the 26th, the period stretches to 12 seconds, adding some shape to those 1ft to 2ft sets – energy hitting 56, then 80 on Monday the 27th. It’s still small, but after a two-week flat spell, that counts as surfable.
Water temp is 84°, right on average for this time of year. Crowds are a non-issue because no one’s showing up for this.
Honestly, unless you’re a beginner who just wants to float around, this is a waiting game. The only real window is July 24th through the 27th, and even then, keep your expectations in check. For the rest, leave the board in the car.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 11 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:40PM1.23m | 5:14AM1.63m | 7:22PM1.25m | 6:05AM1.66m | 8:01PM1.26m | 6:54AM1.65m | 8:37PM1.25m | 7:42AM1.58m | 9:11PM1.25m | 8:29AM1.47m | 9:45PM1.25m | 9:18AM1.32m | 10:18PM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM-0.04m | 11:19PM0.83m | 12:33PM-0.09m | 00:08AM0.78m | 1:18PM-0.08m | 00:55AM0.73m | 2:00PM-0.02m | 1:42AM0.68m | 2:40PM0.09m | 2:31AM0.64m | 3:16PM0.23m | 3:22AM0.62m | 3:50PM0.38m | 4:18AM0.61m | |||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 |
Feels °C | 35 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | E 9 | SSW 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 27 | 46 | 16 | 33 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 96 | 117 | 77 | 60 | 57 | 86 | 90 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | SE 12 | E 9 | SSW 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 13 | — | — |
| kJ | 64 | — | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 12 | SE 9 | SE 12 | E 12 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 6 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 |
| kJ | 632 | 716 | 403 | 318 | 309 | 169 | 127 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 179 | 151 | 430 | 141 | 460 | 517 | 904 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1196 | 66 | 56 | 66 | 56 | 34 | 34 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 1044 | 20 | 783 | 34 | 34 | 660 | 1224 | 548 | 621 | 621 | 56 |
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Information about the The Core Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Core provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Core can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Core 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 (The Core) 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 The Core 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 North Taiwan? If you are looking for accommodation near The Core, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Taiwan, consider staying in I-lan which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around North Taiwan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Gueishan which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Sindian, Sijhih and Jhonghe.
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