Jialeshuei
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.
Today's Conditions
Find FlightsLocation & Conditions
Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows
Tide times today
Strike Score Breakdown
Plan Your Strike
Return flights to KHH, departing today with a 5-day trip window.
Search Flights on SkyscannerLocation & Conditions
Know when Asia is about to fire
Get the best strike windows in Asia — and worldwide — in your inbox every Monday & Thursday. Live Strike Scores, the swell behind them, zero fluff.
Get the full Jialeshuei trip window
Pro unlocks the 10-day forecast window, unlimited alerts, and custom spot tracking that help turn a good-looking surf report into a better travel decision.
10-day window
See the trip window before flights get expensive.
Unlimited alerts
Let the app watch your score threshold for you.
Custom spots
Track the breaks that actually matter to your travel plans.
Spot Details
CustomizeCustomize this spotSwell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (180°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 195°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 315° - 45°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.8m
Water temp
26°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Jialeshuei?
Jialeshuei works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Jialeshuei?
Offshore wind at Jialeshuei blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 315° to 45° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Jialeshuei?
Jialeshuei wants S swell (135° to 195°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Jialeshuei?
The main season at Jialeshuei is Sep-Dec. A secondary window runs Aug, Jan, Feb. Typhoon season best. Taiwan's most consistent.
How do I get to Jialeshuei?
Fly into KHH, then allow about 120 minutes by road.
What kind of wave is Jialeshuei?
Jialeshuei is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Sep-Dec
Secondary: Aug, Jan, Feb
Typhoon season best. Taiwan's most consistent.