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The Core surf break

The Core surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 13 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
21.5° 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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) 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 0.5m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 13th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 20th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 20th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.7
NE
0.5
SE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
1
ESE
1.1
SE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.6
ENE
2.5
NE
2.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)85887788101099999999688
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)202933867393130158221221193193232271260206225320196844778
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
5
SE
20
SE
15
SE
10
SW
5
ESE
5
E
5
S
5
SE
5
SE
5
S
10
SE
10
ESE
5
SSE
10
ESE
5
E
5
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscrosscrossoffglasscross-
on		glasscrosscrossglasscrosscrossglasscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:59AM
0.99
2:48PM
1.27
5:40AM
1.06
3:40PM
1.33
6:11AM
1.11
4:26PM
1.40
6:39AM
1.15
5:07PM
1.46
7:06AM
1.18
5:45PM
1.51
7:32AM
1.20
6:22PM
1.55
7:59AM
1.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:44PM
0.44
8:36AM
0.92
10:31PM
0.34
9:46AM
0.91
11:11PM
0.25
10:36AM
0.88
11:47PM
0.18
11:15AM
0.84
12:21AM
0.12
11:51AM
0.79
12:54AM
0.08
12:25PM
0.75
1:25AM
0.08
1:00PM
0.70
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:37
Sunset5:22--5:23--5:23--5:24--5:25--5:25--5:27--
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C211619201821221920211920212022232020191716
Feels °C (?)171516161721212020212020202022232119171514
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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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