The Core Surf Break

Lat Long: 24.76° N 121.81° E

The Core Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Core sea temperature is
26.1°C
0.5° 

The Core surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Core surf forecast from 27 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 1 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, NE swell with 1,134 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with NE 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Core in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 29th Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 8PM (Sun 1st Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Wed 28th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NE
9
2.1
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.4
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
NE
8
0.6
E
10
1.1
NE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.6
ENE
7
1.8
E
7
0.9
E
17
1.2
E
16
1.4
E
16
1.2
E
14
2.5
NNE
8
2.2
NNE
9
1.4
E
15
1.5
E
14
1.4
E
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1032
718
421
264
151
94
65
113
243
228
222
320
487
752
991
590
750
714
819
915
764
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NE
5
SSE
5
ESE
5
E
5
NNW
10
NE
10
NNE
0
NNW
15
ENE
10
E
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SSE
5
W
20
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
0
SE
Wind State
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
High Tide
6:55PM1.60m
8:42AM1.23m
7:32PM1.57m
9:42AM1.13m
8:13PM1.50m
10:58AM1.06m
9:04PM1.40m
12:38PM1.04m
10:15PM1.28m
2:05PM1.08m
00:04AM1.19m
2:54PM1.15m
1:55AM1.17m
Low Tide
1:00PM0.69m
1:59AM0.00m
1:33PM0.77m
2:49AM0.06m
2:09PM0.84m
3:47AM0.15m
2:54PM0.91m
4:58AM0.26m
4:11PM0.96m
6:21AM0.34m
6:34PM0.94m
7:41AM0.39m
8:23PM0.82m
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Temp °C
22
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24
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27
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27
23
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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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