ShouldISurf· Taiwan time · Beginner criteria
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Compare the estimated breaking-wave face with a roughly 170 cm adult.
Numeric wave heights are model significant wave height (Hs). The body scale estimates breaking-wave face height. Display settings do not change the assessment.
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Kaohsiung
Qijin conditions on this date
- Wave Hs
- 0.7 m
- Period
- 5 s
- Wind
- Not offshore
- Tide
- Rising · Low 12:13
How to read the two heights: Hs is the model's significant wave height; metres and feet are two units for that same Hs height (1 ft = 0.3048 m). Breaking-wave face height is an engineering estimate that applies a period-aware nearshore shoaling factor to Hs, so it is usually larger. It is not a unit conversion or an on-site measurement.
Waist-to-chest, soft waves, Cross-shore wind, good for pop-ups.
This hour’s forecast
16:00 · Swell S
Why we say this
This spot needs S, SW swell, N, NE offshore wind, Low to mid tide. On this date, those conditions line up from 13:00 to 16:00. Meets current criteria (quality 85/100).
- Swell directionS, SW ✓
Needs S, SW · on this date S, SW ✓
The swell sits in a direction this spot works on (S, SW), so it clears the gate.
- Period5.1s soft
Needs period over 5s · on this date 5.1s soft
Period is on the short side, so the shape is average.
- WindCross-shore wind 2.7 m/s
Needs N, NE (offshore) · on this date Cross-shore wind 2.7 m/s
Onshore wind messes up the face and flattens it, but it's light.
- Wave heightHs 0.7 m
Estimated face: about Waist-to-chest
Needs Hs about 0.3–0.9 m (right for your level) · on this date Hs 0.7 m
Wave height sits in the ideal range for your level (Hs about 0.3–0.9 m).
- TideRising, mid tide
Needs Low to mid · on this date Rising, mid tide
Rising tide pushes water in and fills out the shape.
Use the image for the scene and the forecast for the trend
Camera: CiJin · 0.4 km (N) from this spot
📐 Cameras compress wave scale. Use the image for visibility and set timing; judge height again from shore.
Footage from: National Academy of Marine Research · Government Open Data License
Direction
Wind blows onto the shore, so the face gets messy.
This spot works best on S, SW swell.
Onshore wind on this date, 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 the selected date’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
Hourly forecast (Sun)
Shared time axis · shaded band is the best window to paddle out
All four charts share one time axis · significant wave height Hs (m) · period (s) · wind (m/s) · tide (m) · arrows show where it comes from · the band marks the best window · tide uses CWA (unaffected by model) · slide or touch to read each hour.
Tide
海水浴場旗津海岸公園 station · CWA
Best window to paddle out13:00–16:00
Hourly raw values
Hourly forecast (Sun) · Daylight 5:00–18:00 is the surfable window
| Time | 00 | 02 | 04 | 06 | 08 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave Hsm | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Periods | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Swell dir | 164° | 163° | 164° | 164° | 165° | 166° | 167° | 168° | 169° | 170° | 169° | 168° |
| Windm/s | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.1 |
| Wind dir | 244° | 249° | 244° | 205° | 88° | 225° | 225° | 250° | 307° | 310° | 130° | 219° |
| Gustm/s | 5.8 | 5.3 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 7.5 | 4.4 | 2.1 | 2.8 |
| Weather | Cloudy | Cloudy | Clear | Cloudy | Clear | Rain | Rain | Rain | Rain | Rain | Clear | Rain |
| Tidem | -0.1 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Air°C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Sea°C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Significant wave height Hs (m) · period (s) · wind & gust (m/s) · arrows show where it comes from (green = suits, dim = unfavorable) · relative tide level (m) · air / sea temp (°C) · UV. Color is only a hint; numbers and arrows remain. Swipe to see all hours on mobile.
How we score it84/100
Quality = 0.32×period + 0.28×wind + 0.25×wave height + 0.15×tide
- Period72 × 32% = 23
- Wind76 × 28% = 21.3
- Wave height100 × 25% = 25
- Tide100 × 15% = 15
About Qijin
Qijin is a southwest-facing beach break in Kaohsiung, with a soft sand bottom and peaks that go both left and right. It works best on south to southwest swell, north to northeast offshore winds, and low to mid tide. The forgiving sand suits beginners learning to get to their feet.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Qijin good for beginners?
- Yes. Qijin is a beginner spot and one of the friendlier ones in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, for surfers just starting out. Conditions change daily, though, so check this page's daily conditions score before you paddle out.
- When does Qijin work best?
- Qijin is usually cleanest on a S/SW swell and a N/NE 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 Qijin?
- Qijin sits on the coast in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Open Google Maps navigation straight from the spot map on this page to get there.
- Does Qijin have a live cam?
- Yes. This page embeds a live feed from National Academy of Marine Research at "CiJin" (about 0.4 km N of Qijin), so you can check it against the current conditions. Cameras can distort wave scale. Cross-check the forecast and footage, and defer to conditions on site, official warnings, and local professionals before entering the water. This page has 1 more camera you can switch to.