New Taipei
Shalun conditions today
Wave height gauge: Shoulder-high to Overhead
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.
Dangerous today: Wind too strong. Stay out of the water.
This hour’s forecast
15:00 · Swell NE
Why we say this
Verdict: dangerous, stay out of the water. Wind too strong.
- DangerWind too strong
Wind or gusts are too strong, so conditions are rough and hard to control.
Direction
Wind blows onto the shore, so the face gets messy.
This spot works best on N, NW swell.
Cross-shore wind today, and the swell isn't lined up either.
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
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
新北市淡水區 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 | 1.1m4ft | 1.0m3ft | 1.0m3ft | 1.0m3ft | 1.0m3ft | 1.0m3ft | 1.0m3ft | 1.0m3ft | 1.1m4ft | 1.1m4ft | 1.1m4ft | 1.0m3ft |
| Period | 5.6s | 5.9s | 6.0s | 6.2s | 6.4s | 6.4s | 6.6s | 7.2s | 7.0s | 6.8s | 6.8s | 6.5s |
| Swell dir | 47° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 55° | 50° | 48° | 48° | 47° | 46° | 43° | 42° |
| Wind | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.0 |
| Wind dir | 82° | 74° | 69° | 76° | 60° | 58° | 43° | 37° | 57° | 66° | 71° | 81° |
| Gust | 4.9 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 7.5 | 8.9 | 10.5 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 10.4 | 8.4 | 7.7 |
| Weather | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Cloudy | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear |
| Tide | 0.4 | -0.1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | -0.6 | -0.3 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.2 |
| Air | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 28° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 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.
The model's daily summary, handy for cross-checking with Windy or other forecast apps.
- Significant height (Hs)
- 3.1–3.5 ft（0.9–1.1 m）
- Typical height
- 1.7 ft（0.5 m）
- Max set height
- 6.6 ft（2 m）
- Period
- 6-7 s
- Tide
- Falling
About Shalun
Shalun is a northwest-facing beach break in New Taipei with a pure sand bottom that breaks both left and right. The soft sand is gentle on wipeouts, so it suits beginners finding their feet. It is cleanest on a low to mid tide with N or NW swell and an east or southeast offshore wind. Check today's rating before heading out.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Shalun good for beginners?
- Yes. Shalun 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 Shalun work best?
- Shalun is usually cleanest on a N/NW swell and an E/SE 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 Shalun?
- Shalun sits on the coast in New Taipei, Taiwan. Open Google Maps navigation straight from the spot map on this page to get there.