The Core Surf Break

Lat Long: 24.76° N 121.81° E

The Core Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Core sea temperature is
27.8°C
1.1° 

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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, E swell with 794 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 9th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 7th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
7
Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
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3
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1
0
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0
1
1
1
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
E
16
1.3
E
15
1.1
E
14
0.9
ENE
14
0.8
ENE
13
1.5
NE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
E
8
0.6
E
16
0.5
E
15
0.6
E
14
0.5
E
13
0.6
E
13
0.7
ENE
12
0.9
ENE
12
0.9
E
11
0.7
E
14
0.8
E
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
822
794
508
304
229
216
178
416
273
186
157
183
112
153
89
119
155
224
199
196
225
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
5
N
10
NE
10
NE
5
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
5
NNW
10
ENE
10
NE
5
NNW
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
4:46PM1.26m
4:20AM1.38m
5:10PM1.33m
5:09AM1.41m
5:33PM1.39m
5:52AM1.42m
5:56PM1.44m
6:32AM1.39m
6:19PM1.47m
7:11AM1.34m
6:42PM1.48m
7:49AM1.27m
7:05PM1.48m
Low Tide
10:13AM0.28m
10:25PM0.62m
10:51AM0.29m
11:04PM0.46m
11:24AM0.34m
11:41PM0.33m
11:54AM0.40m
00:15AM0.23m
12:21PM0.48m
00:49AM0.18m
12:46PM0.56m
1:23AM0.16m
1:09PM0.64m
1:57AM0.18m
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Temp °C
24
24
23
26
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26
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Feels °C
24
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26
27
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28
27
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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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