10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Jialeshuei, Kenting, Taiwan
Jialeshuei is Taiwan's most consistent surf spot—a south-facing beach break in the Kenting National Park area that catches virtually every swell direction. The setup produces fun, punchy peaks year-round, with typhoon season (autumn) bringing the best conditions. Taiwan's surf scene is small but passionate, and Jialeshuei is its spiritual home. The backdrop is stunning—tropical forests meeting volcanic rock formations. Asian surfing's best-kept secret.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-05 with a score of 60/100 (Fair)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 16/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
No alignment: Swell from 90° is outside workable range 135°-195°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Good size: 2.1m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 5 km/h from 136° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Jialeshuei. The 2.1m swell from 90° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 90° (E) at 12s period
No alignment: Swell from 77° is outside workable range 135°-195°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 2.4m is 0.8m from ideal 1.6m.
Perfect period: 13s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 295° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Poor conditions at Jialeshuei. Either swell direction (77°), size (2.4m), or wind (14 km/h from 295°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 77° (ENE) at 13s period
No alignment: Swell from 61° is outside workable range 135°-195°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too big: 2.9m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 33 km/h from 286° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Poor conditions at Jialeshuei. Either swell direction (61°), size (2.9m), or wind (33 km/h from 286°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.9m (9.5ft) swell from 61° (ENE) at 14s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Good alignment: Swell from 186° is 6° off optimal 180°, still within prime range.
Good size: 2.2m is within 15% of ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 44 km/h from 279° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Jialeshuei. Either swell direction (186°), size (2.2m), or wind (44 km/h from 279°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.2m (7.2ft) swell from 186° (S) at 12s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 200° is 20° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.6m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 42 km/h from 266° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
-17 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Jialeshuei. Either swell direction (200°), size (2.6m), or wind (42 km/h from 266°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.6m (8.5ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 10s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 198° is 18° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.7m exceeds maximum 2.5m. Risk of closeouts.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 32 km/h from 246° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
-21 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Jialeshuei. Either swell direction (198°), size (2.7m), or wind (32 km/h from 246°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.7m (8.9ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 207° is 27° off optimal 180°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.3m is 0.6m from ideal 1.6m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 30 km/h from 246° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Poor conditions at Jialeshuei. Either swell direction (207°), size (2.3m), or wind (30 km/h from 246°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 9s period
Marginal size: 2.5m is 0.9m from ideal 1.6m.
Moderate period: 8s meets minimum 8s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 25 km/h from 257° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Poor conditions at Jialeshuei. Either swell direction (207°), size (2.5m), or wind (25 km/h from 257°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.5m (8.2ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 8s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 257° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Poor conditions at Jialeshuei. Either swell direction (207°), size (2.4m), or wind (24 km/h from 257°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 8s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 211° is 31° off optimal 180°, barely within workable range 135°-195°.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 8s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 24 km/h from 262° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 315°-45°.
Poor conditions at Jialeshuei. Either swell direction (211°), size (2.5m), or wind (24 km/h from 262°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.5m (8.2ft) swell from 211° (SSW) at 7s period
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