Baishawan conditions today
New Taipei · Baishawan
Quality
Wave height gauge: Shoulder-high
Shoulder-high, clean waves, Cross-shore wind, good for pop-ups.
Now
14:00 · Swell ENE
See it match the verdict
Camera: Baisha Bay · 0.3 km (W) from this spot
📐 Cameras flatten waves — what you see usually looks smaller than it really is. Trust the verdict above.
Footage from: North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Headquarters · Government Open Data License
Direction
Wind blows onto the shore, so the face gets messy.
This spot works best on N, NNE, NE, ENE, E swell.
Onshore wind today, but the swell lines up.
Spot specs
- Type
- Beach break
- Seabed
- Sand
- Best tide
- Low to Mid
- Level
- Beginner +
Location
Navigate in Google MapsThe compass on the map shows today's swell and wind directions (solid arrows) and this spot's ideal swell and wind windows (dashed arcs). See the Direction card above for the interpretation.
Next 7 days
Why we say this
This spot needs N, NNE, NE, ENE, E swell, S, SW offshore wind, Low to mid tide. Today those conditions line up from 11:00 to 13:00, so it suits you (quality 92/100).
- Swell directionN, NNE, NE ✓
Needs N, NNE, NE, ENE, E · today N, NNE, NE ✓
The swell sits in a direction this spot works on (N, NNE, NE), so it clears the gate.
- Period11.3s clean
Needs period over 5s · today 11.3s clean
Long-period groundswell, so there's plenty of power.
- WindCross-shore wind 3.0m/s
Needs S, SW (offshore) · today Cross-shore wind 3.0m/s
Onshore wind messes up the face and flattens it, but it's light.
- Wave heightShoulder-high · Hs 2.3–2.4ft (0.7m)
Needs Hs 1–3ft (right for your level) · today Shoulder-high · Hs 2.3–2.4ft (0.7m)
Wave height sits in the ideal range for your level (Hs 1–3ft).
- TideRising, mid tide
Needs Low to mid · today Rising, mid tide
Rising tide pushes water in and fills out the shape.
Hourly forecast (Wed)
Shared time axis · shaded band is the best window to paddle out
All four charts share one time axis · wave (ft) · period (s) · wind (m/s) · tide (m) · arrows show where it comes from · the band marks the best window to paddle out · tide uses CWA (unaffected by model) · slide or touch to read each hour.
Tide
新北市石門區 station · CWA
Hourly raw values
Hourly forecast (Wed) · Daylight 5:00–18:00 is the surfable window
| Time | 00 | 02 | 04 | 06 | 08 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave | 0.6m2ft | 0.6m2ft | 0.6m2ft | 0.6m2ft | 0.7m2ft | 0.7m2ft | 0.7m2ft | 0.8m3ft | 0.8m3ft | 0.8m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.9m3ft |
| Period | 11.4s | 11.4s | 11.2s | 11.2s | 11.4s | 11.4s | 11.2s | 11.0s | 11.4s | 9.7s | 6.3s | 6.2s |
| Swell dir | 73° | 72° | 72° | 72° | 71° | 71° | 71° | 72° | 72° | 60° | 35° | 36° |
| Wind | 3.2 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Wind dir | 84° | 80° | 97° | 106° | 21° | 346° | 3° | 24° | 49° | 72° | 80° | 72° |
| Gust | 7.1 | 5.0 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 6.0 | 8.7 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.5 | 6.3 | 5.4 |
| Weather | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Rain | Rain | Clear | Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Tide | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | -0.3 | -0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | -0.1 |
| Air | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 28° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wave (m / ft) · period (s) · wind & gust (m/s) · arrows show where it comes from (green = suits, dim = unfavorable) · tide relative level (m) · air / sea temp (°C) · UV. Color is only a hint; the numbers and arrows are always there. Swipe to see all hours on mobile.
Quality = 0.32×period + 0.28×wind + 0.25×wave height + 0.15×tide
- Period96 × 32% = 30.7
- Wind74 × 28% = 20.7
- Wave height100 × 25% = 25
- Tide100 × 15% = 15
The model's daily summary, handy for cross-checking with Windy or other forecast apps.
- Significant height (Hs)
- 2.3–2.4 ft（0.7–0.7 m）
- Typical height
- 1.2 ft（0.4 m）
- Max set height
- 4.7 ft（1.4 m）
- Period
- 11 s
- Tide
- Rising
About Baishawan
Baishawan is a north-facing beach break on the north coast of New Taipei. The forgiving sand bottom peels right and makes it a solid spot for first-timers learning to stand up. It works best on a low to mid tide with N to NE swell and a south or southwest offshore wind. Always check today's rating before you paddle out.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Baishawan good for beginners?
- Yes. Baishawan is a beginner spot and one of the friendlier ones in New Taipei, Taiwan, for surfers just starting out. Conditions change daily, though, so check this page's daily conditions score before you paddle out.
- When does Baishawan work best?
- Baishawan is usually cleanest on a N/NNE/NE/ENE/E swell and a S/SW wind. How good it actually gets still comes down to the day's wave height and period, so go by the hourly forecast on this page.
- How do I get to Baishawan?
- Baishawan sits on the coast in New Taipei, Taiwan. Open Google Maps navigation straight from the spot map on this page to get there.
- Does Baishawan have a live cam?
- Yes. This page embeds a live feed from North Coast and Guanyinshan National Scenic Area Headquarters at "Baisha Bay" (about 0.3 km W of Baishawan), so you can check it against the current conditions. The camera tends to flatten waves, though, so go by this page's verdict for the actual call.