The Core surf break

The Core surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 CST
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The Core surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Core sea temperature is
21.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Core this week:

The surf forecast for The Core over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Core in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Fri 9th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 12th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 11th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Core over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
NNE
2.2
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.2
NE
1
NE
0.9
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.7
NNE
2.3
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.3
NE
1.8
NE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
0.7
NNE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)7788887578999108889998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4564983622471731168454244717969842505365160503833323013
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
ENE
5
NE
5
WSW
10
NNE
15
N
5
N
15
NE
15
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
W
10
NNE
10
NNE
0
SE
5
SE
5
S
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onoffoncross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
ononglassglassglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09AM
1.20
9:26PM
1.28
10:44AM
1.20
10:19PM
1.13
11:21AM
1.20
11:30PM
0.99
12:03PM
1.20
1:24AM
0.91
12:53PM
1.21
3:41AM
0.93
1:50PM
1.24
4:59AM
0.99
2:48PM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:35PM
0.70
4:07AM
0.41
4:35PM
0.69
4:39AM
0.55
5:48PM
0.67
5:12AM
0.68
7:17PM
0.63
5:53AM
0.79
8:41PM
0.54
7:04AM
0.88
9:44PM
0.44
8:36AM
0.92
10:31PM
0.34
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-5:19--5:20--5:21--5:21--5:22--5:22--5:23-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131312151514171715151514171916202116181818
Feels °C (?)11109131213151412121111161816171816181918
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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 12 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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