The Core surf break

The Core surfForecast / North / Taiwan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 03 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
22.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Sunday (Jan 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jan 05) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sun 4th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 4th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 6th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sat
10
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
3
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NE
1.2
NE
1
NE
0.8
NE
0.5
NE
1.3
NNE
2.4
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.8
NNE
2.1
NNE
2.2
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.6
ESE
0.7
ESE
0.8
E
Period(s) (?)988775887788877666888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3622011206523807233102273255596342781991581135438546286
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
WSW
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
N
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNE
5
NE
5
N
5
NNE
5
NNW
10
NE
10
NE
5
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:43AM
1.25
6:24PM
1.66
8:22AM
1.24
7:10PM
1.63
8:59AM
1.22
7:55PM
1.55
9:34AM
1.20
8:40PM
1.43
10:09AM
1.20
9:26PM
1.28
10:44AM
1.20
10:19PM
1.13
11:21AM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:55AM
-0.11
12:28PM
0.78
1:39AM
-0.08
1:12PM
0.75
2:20AM
0.00
1:56PM
0.72
2:58AM
0.12
2:43PM
0.71
3:34AM
0.26
3:35PM
0.70
4:07AM
0.41
4:35PM
0.69
4:39AM
0.55
5:48PM
0.67
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Sat
10
Sunrise-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
Sunset--5:15--5:16--5:17--5:17--5:19--5:20--5:21
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
mod rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141919162021161414131415141415141716161818
Feels °C (?)12171715191914121191012121313131514141515
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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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