Surf Forecasts:
The Core surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SE swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with ENE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Core this week:
The surf forecast for The Core over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Core in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Core over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, now in feet and Fahrenheit.
For The Core, the long story is the same - wait it out.
Water temperature is 83°F, which is normal for this time of year. Not warm or cold compared to average.
From Sunday the 19th through to Sunday the 26th, it’s flat. Wave heights are 0.7 to 1 feet from the east or east-northeast. Periods are 9 to 10 seconds. Combined energy is weak, mostly under 30. A few glassy patches - Monday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon go glassy - but you could water ski, not surf. This flat spell runs a full seven days.
Monday the 27th: first real energy. Morning swell hits 6 feet from the ESE with a 16 second period, energy at 1515. Still cross-on wind. Afternoon is 7 feet from the ESE, 15 seconds, energy 2031. Winds stay cross-on. It’s big enough but the shape might be messy.
Tuesday the 28th: experts only. Swell is 13 feet in the morning, 15 feet in the afternoon from the ESE. Periods are 16 to 17 seconds. Energy is massive - 7937 then 10218. NNE winds offshore in the morning, then cross-on. Over 8 feet is big water. This is serious.
Wednesday the 29th: 20 feet from the ENE in the morning, 20 feet from the NNE in the afternoon. Periods 15 to 13 seconds. Energy is 16799 to 15122. Light cross-shore winds. Huge, powerful, and dangerous. Only for experienced chargers.
Thursday the 30th: drops to 8 feet from the north in the morning, period 12 seconds, energy 1966. Afternoon is 5 feet from the north, 11 seconds, energy 612. Still strong but the comment says marginal surf.
Friday the 31st through Saturday the 1st of August: tiny again. 0.7 to 1.0 feet, periods 7 to 10 seconds, energy in the teens. Glassy or light wind but no waves.
Sunday the 2nd of August: a pulse of 1 to 2 feet from the east, 15 to 16 seconds. Energy hits 158 in the afternoon. Winds glassy in the morning, light offshore in the afternoon. Ordinary but surfable - long period for the size means the shape may be straight.
Monday the 3rd of August is your best bet. Morning: 3 feet east swell, 15 seconds, energy 404, glassy. Afternoon: 3 feet east, 16 seconds, energy 515, glassy from the NW. The report says “very good surf conditions.” This is the standout. Crowds are possible at The Core but the quality will be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 17 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 43 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | off |
High Tide | 9:18AM1.32m | 10:18PM1.25m | 10:12AM1.17m | 10:52PM1.25m | 11:18AM1.02m | 11:31PM1.25m | 12:56PM0.93m | 00:17AM1.24m | 3:14PM0.92m | 1:15AM1.24m | 4:49PM0.98m | 2:20AM1.26m | 5:31PM1.04m | 3:19AM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:50PM0.38m | 4:18AM0.61m | 4:21PM0.54m | 5:24AM0.60m | 4:51PM0.67m | 6:42AM0.57m | 5:25PM0.79m | 8:06AM0.52m | 6:20PM0.88m | 9:19AM0.45m | 7:58PM0.93m | 10:13AM0.36m | 9:23PM0.93m | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:40 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 2 | — | 7 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 34 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 20 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 39 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 43 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | ENE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 5 | 13 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | SSE 7 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 3 | S 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 11 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 612 | 642 | 318 | 318 | 318 | 20 | 318 | 687 | 318 | 331 | 318 | 331 | 607 | 318 | 0 | 677 | 287 | 677 | 287 | 1000 | 1000 |
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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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