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The Core surfForecast / North / Taiwan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Wednesday (May 20) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Core in the next 16 days are 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 21st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Core over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tue 26 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | |
225 | 122 | 117 | 153 | 120 | 120 | 122 | 122 | 92 | 90 | 94 | 92 | 88 | 64 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 45 | 49 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:16PM1.19m | 7:48AM1.58m | 10:17PM1.13m | 8:37AM1.49m | 11:25PM1.09m | 9:35AM1.36m | 00:34AM1.09m | 10:51AM1.23m | 1:34AM1.13m | 12:28PM1.13m | 2:20AM1.18m | 2:07PM1.09m | 2:57AM1.24m | 3:26PM1.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:49AM0.84m | 3:15PM0.03m | 2:36AM0.88m | 4:13PM0.15m | 3:39AM0.90m | 5:15PM0.27m | 5:09AM0.90m | 6:21PM0.39m | 6:59AM0.84m | 7:26PM0.48m | 8:26AM0.71m | 8:22PM0.56m | 9:26AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — |
 | 6:30 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 |
— | — | — | — | — | 9 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 31 |
29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 36 | 35 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
 kJ | 225 | 122 | 117 | 153 | 120 | 120 | 122 | 122 | 92 | 90 | 94 | 92 | 88 | 64 | 64 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 45 | 40 | 45 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NNE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 5 | 12 | 30 | 59 | 27 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 9 | 25 | 22 | 12 | 26 | 38 | 49 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 7 | NE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NE 11 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 10 | NE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 24 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 24 | 88 | 40 | 33 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 12 | 43 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 66 | 0 | 56 | 16 | 0 | 56 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 16 |
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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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