Waves
Fast Facts
Water Temp: 24 – 28C / 75 – 82F
Climate: 25 – 32C / 77 – 89F
Best Time of Year: April through to October
Waves
As the south of the island is a peninsular, surf can be found on either side. Plus if it’s onshore on one side, it’s offshore on the other.
Surfbreaks are either cobblestone rivermouths, sandy beach breaks as well as the odd rock/reef break.
Situated between Japan and the Philippines the surf in Taiwan is far less crowded than the former and more consistent and in a much safer environment than the latter.
The waves in Taiwan are suitable for all levels of surfers – from beginners to pro’s and families.
Typhoon Swell
Summertime brings typhoons, and with it plenty of waves. But even without the bonus of typhoon swell the surf is consistent – just check the vast unobstructed fetch of the Pacific Ocean to Taiwan’s East.
If a typhoon does get too close authorities will call a land and sea warning, restricting boat and water activities. Even when a warning is called our guides know some out-of-the-way spots where you’re still likely to get wet - plus a weather pattern from a typhoon rarely affects the country for more than 48 hours as they tend to move quickly.
If a typhoon does get too close authorities will call a land and sea warning, restricting boat and water activities. Even when a warning is called our guides know some out-of-the-way spots where you’re still likely to get wet - plus a weather pattern from a typhoon rarely affects the country for more than 48 hours as they tend to move quickly.