The Core surf break

The Core surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 09 May 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
24.9° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Core in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 10th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 10th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sun 10th May)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Sat
16
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
8
1.5
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
10
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
603
343
287
231
260
239
198
177
175
137
113
118
123
118
154
118
83
81
61
62
65
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
SE
5
SE
5
SW
5
E
5
ENE
0
NE
5
NNE
10
NNW
5
S
10
S
5
SE
5
WNW
10
E
5
ENE
0
ENE
10
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
cross
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
1:45AM1.04m
11:30AM1.13m
2:29AM1.11m
1:18PM1.11m
3:01AM1.20m
2:44PM1.15m
3:31AM1.29m
3:52PM1.21m
4:02AM1.38m
4:50PM1.28m
4:33AM1.47m
5:44PM1.32m
5:07AM1.55m
6:36PM1.33m
Low Tide
6:04AM0.94m
7:10PM0.47m
7:54AM0.85m
8:11PM0.48m
9:00AM0.69m
9:02PM0.49m
9:49AM0.51m
9:48PM0.51m
10:33AM0.32m
10:30PM0.56m
11:16AM0.15m
11:10PM0.61m
12:00PM0.01m
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cloud
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part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:28
6:28
6:29
6:29
5
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
Temp °C
21
24
24
23
27
27
24
24
23
23
24
24
24
26
25
23
23
24
23
24
24
22
26
26
26
30
30
29
28
26
26
27
25
27
27
27
26
24
25
24
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
ENE
8
1.5
E
9
1.3
E
9
1.1
E
10
1.2
E
10
1.2
E
9
1.1
E
9
1
E
10
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
603
343
287
231
260
239
198
177
175
137
113
118
123
118
154
118
83
81
61
26
52
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
9
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.5
SE
12
0.5
SE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
10
Energy kJ
32
51
38
18
73
63
69
48
31
29
28
27
24
15
8
9
9
18
14
62
65
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
8
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
13
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
ESE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.3
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
72
6
45
22
58
23
2
2
1
15
9
7
7
4
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
E
9
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
380
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
621
621
331
0
0
6
0
0
20
0
0
0
0
305
183
0
1000
1183
0
1000
1512
Best forecast wave conditions in North Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Taiwan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
9
5
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
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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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