Surf Forecasts:
The Core surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ENE swell with 121 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with ENE 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 (Aug 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Core over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on the way for The Core.
Right off the bat, this is a quiet stretch. There’s a long gap with barely anything worth paddling out for until late in the forecast. The first real window doesn’t open until Friday the 21st of August.
The Core is an exposed NE spot that’s inconsistent and a beginner’s wave, but the energy just isn’t there for most of the next two weeks. From Thursday the 13th through to Thursday the 20th, it’s all tiny 1ft to 2ft swell with weak conditions – mostly cross-shore breezes and bumpy surfaces. Combined swell energy stays under 100 (weak) throughout that whole run. Even the glassy spells on the 14th and 16th are just “surfable but ordinary” – think knee-high slop.
Wind is light and mostly cross-shore or onshore, so even the little bumps are messy.
The standout arrives Friday morning the 21st of August. The Core gets a jump to 3–4ft east swell, period around 10 seconds, with a clean cross-offshore SSE breeze at 15 km/h. Combined energy hits 258 – moderate and the first real pulse. This is the session to aim for. Crowds are sometimes around, so expect a few others who’ve been waiting too.
After that, it drops back to tiny again, though from the 26th there’s some longer-period east groundswell – 12 to 14 seconds – with combined energy climbing to 388 by the 28th. But the wind turns on or cross-on, keeping it marginal. Worth a watch but not a guarantee.
In short, Friday the 21st morning is your best bet. Everything else is a wait-and-see.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 45 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 46 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 38 | 38 | 113 | 92 | 85 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:26PM1.30m | 6:49AM1.60m | 7:54PM1.33m | 7:32AM1.53m | 8:21PM1.34m | 8:15AM1.41m | 8:47PM1.35m | 8:58AM1.27m | 9:13PM1.34m | 9:45AM1.13m | 9:39PM1.32m | 10:41AM0.99m | 10:10PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.01m | 00:47AM0.57m | 1:33PM0.09m | 1:29AM0.50m | 2:05PM0.21m | 2:11AM0.46m | 2:33PM0.35m | 2:54AM0.44m | 2:58PM0.49m | 3:39AM0.46m | 3:19PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.49m | 3:36PM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 68 | 65 | 104 | 77 | 60 | 191 | 130 | 77 | 130 | 80 | 78 | 40 | 28 | 33 | 20 | 38 | 38 | 113 | 18 | 19 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | SSW 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 45 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 15 | 19 | 28 | 23 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 9 | SSE 7 | SSW 8 | ENE 4 | ESE 11 | ENE 10 | SSW 9 | S 8 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 24 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 19 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 40 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 7 | 1 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | E 6 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 18 | — | 92 | 85 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 6 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 20 | 548 | 607 | 20 | 66 | 0 | 20 | 287 | 287 | 20 | 329 | 621 | 621 | 621 | 621 | 0 |
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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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