Beach
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Level 4/10

Jialeshuei

Kenting, Taiwan
🌀Strong rips

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.

Jialeshuei surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
48
Fair
1.3m@12s
13km/h
Mon21
44
Poor
2.1m@10s
12km/h
Tue22
12
Poor
1.6m@9s
21km/h
Wed23
14
Poor
0.9m@9s
19km/h
Thu24
0
Poor
0.7m@6s
17km/h
Fri25
0
Poor
0.5m@8s
13km/h
Sat26
7
Poor
0.5m@8s
6km/h
Sun27
27
Poor
1.2m@8s
11km/h
Mon28
47
Fair
1.7m@9s
8km/h
Tue29
35
Poor
2.5m@10s
18km/h
Groomed 5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 11 km/h · PM 14 km/h
Groomed
Clean faces from offshore winds
Swell
1.3m
E(89°)
Score: 19/25
Period
12s
Medium period swell
Score: 25/25
Wind
13km/h
NE(37°)
Score: 14/25
Weather
29°C
0.0mm5%
First light 5:14amSunrise 5:44amSunset 5:55pmLast light 6:25pm
Windswell0.2m@2sSecondary0.6mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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0°45°90°135°180°225°270°315°NESW
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 10:50am–6:25pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.5–1.8m
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°C
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3m1.5
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windkm/h
13g28
9g23
16g37
17g37
12g30
16g34
11g29
8g23
12g27
17g37
19g42
21g47
22g50
22g48
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18g34
20g44
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20g39
20g46
17g49
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14g34
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8g30
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6g28
4g23
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10g25
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13g27
12g32
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6g22
11g30
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18g46
25g53
29g60
tidem
8:10am0.4m
1:10am1.1m
9:04am0.4m
4:00pm0.9m
7:50pm0.8m
2:20am1.2m
9:45am0.3m
4:12pm0.9m
8:54pm0.7m
3:12am1.3m
10:12am0.2m
4:36pm1.0m
9:37pm0.5m
3:51am1.3m
10:35am0.2m
4:51pm1.1m
10:18pm0.4m
4:30am1.3m
11:00am0.2m
5:06pm1.2m
5:08am1.4m
11:25am0.2m
5:34pm1.3m
5:46am1.3m
11:51am0.2m
5:56pm1.3m
6:25am1.3m
12:17pm0.2m
6:25pm1.4m
12:50am0.0m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

8:10 am
Low tide - 0.39m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

48
Fair
Components
Swell Direction0/25
Swell Size19/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind14/25
Raw Score58/100
Adjustments
Wind History+4
🌊 Tide+1
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-10
Adjusted Score48/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score48
✨ Groomed🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
S (180°)
Direction range
135° - 195°
Size range
0.8m - 2.5m
Ideal size
1.6m - 2.1m
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?

The Jialeshuei profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.5m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Jialeshuei?

The Jialeshuei profile uses wind from N (0°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 315° to 45°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Jialeshuei?

The Jialeshuei scoring profile favors swell from S (135° to 195°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2.5m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

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?

The spot profile lists KHH as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 120 minutes.

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.

Getting There

Airport
KHH
Drive time
120 min
Data quality
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