Surf Timing

A surf-spot directory for checking tides, wave height, wave direction and period before heading out.

• Taitung·Jinzun Surfing
• New Taipei·Zhongjiao Bay
• Yilan·Honeymoon Bay
• Kenting·Gangkou (Manzhou)
• Penghu·Shanshui Beach

Today tides and waves

Spring tides usually occur near new and full moon and have the largest tidal range; mid and neap tides have progressively smaller ranges.

Tide data provided by Taiwan Central Weather Administration (CWA). Wave data from Open-Meteo Marine API. Data includes high tide and low tide times, heights, and current wave conditions for major coastal locations in Taiwan.

The tide and wave information provided on this website is for reference only. We do not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of the information. Users should assess sea conditions independently. This website assumes no legal liability for any consequences arising from the use of this information.

How to use

1. Pick a location — Choose a coastal spot from the dropdown above, or go straight to /tide/location-slug for that spot's own page (e.g. Gaomei Wetlands, Longdong, Jinzun).
2. Read the tide cards — High tide and low tide times and heights are the first thing to check — they decide whether it's safe to go into the water, walk the tidal flats, or surf.
3. Check the location-specific notes — Things like the Gaomei boardwalk's opening hours, a dive spot's slack-water window, or surf conditions only appear on that location's own page — scroll down after switching locations.

Places people ask about

Some place names do not match the CWA station list, and some spots have no station of their own. These notes explain each case and link to the right page.

• Nanliao / Hsinchu Port tides
  Nanliao Fishing Port is the local name commonly used for Hsinchu Fishing Port. This page uses CWA station “Hsinchu Port” for the one-month high/low tide forecast.
• Haomeili tide reference
  CWA has no dedicated Haomeili station. Because Haomeili lies on the Budai coast, this page uses nearby Budai Port as a regional reference. Wind, waves and shallow-flat topography can shift local water movement, so follow on-site closure notices.
• Jinzun tide forecast
  Jinzun is a main surf spot on Taiwan east coast. Check tide times together with wave height, direction, and period before surfing or shooting the coastline.
• Shallow Bay tide reference
  There is no dedicated Shallow Bay tide station here yet. Use nearby north-coast tide and surf references, then confirm on-site conditions.
• Tomorrow tide forecast
  Tide pages show today and tomorrow high and low tide times. For coastal plans, check once the day before and again before departure.

Solunar theory holds that fish are most active for about an hour around the lunar transit (moon overhead or underfoot) — the major periods — and around moonrise and moonset — the minor periods. Activity peaks near new and full moons, and moving water around high/low tide also triggers feeding. Real results still depend on weather, water temperature and terrain.

Related tools: Tide Forecast · Fishing Index · Outdoor Activity Scheduler