Shalun conditions today
New Taipei · Shalun
Quality
Wave height gauge: Well overhead
Dangerous today: Waves too big. Stay out of the water.
Now
18:00 · Swell NE
See it match the verdict
Camera: Shalun Beach · 0.3 km (S) from this spot
📐 Cameras flatten waves — what you see usually looks smaller than it really is. Trust the verdict above.
Footage from: Central Weather Administration · Government Open Data License
Direction
Wind blows onto the shore, so the face gets messy.
This spot works best on N, NW swell.
Onshore 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
Why we say this
Verdict: dangerous, stay out of the water. Waves too big.
- DangerWaves too big
Today's waves are over the safe ceiling for your level.
Hourly forecast (Fri)
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 (Fri) · Daylight 5:00–18:00 is the surfable window
| Time | 00 | 02 | 04 | 06 | 08 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave | 1.3m4ft | 1.3m4ft | 1.3m4ft | 1.3m4ft | 1.4m5ft | 1.5m5ft | 1.6m5ft | 1.7m6ft | 1.9m6ft | 2.1m7ft | 2.3m8ft | 2.5m8ft |
| Period | 8.4s | 8.6s | 8.6s | 8.4s | 8.2s | 8.4s | 8.3s | 8.1s | 8.4s | 8.8s | 9.0s | 9.2s |
| Swell dir | 60° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 58° | 56° | 52° | 47° | 52° | 55° | 55° | 54° |
| Wind | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Wind dir | 326° | 321° | 214° | 232° | 223° | 311° | 306° | 297° | 290° | 265° | 263° | 286° |
| Gust | 0.9 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 3.8 | 9.0 | 9.8 | 11.7 | 12.5 | 10.7 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 9.8 |
| Weather | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Storm | Rain | Rain | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Storm |
| Tide | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.1 | -0.6 | -0.5 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Air | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 27° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 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.
The model's daily summary, handy for cross-checking with Windy or other forecast apps.
- Significant height (Hs)
- 4.3–6.8 ft（1.3–2.1 m）
- Typical height
- 2.7 ft（0.8 m）
- Max set height
- 10.6 ft（3.2 m）
- Period
- 8-9 s
- Tide
- Rising
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.
- Does Shalun have a live cam?
- Yes. This page embeds a live feed from Central Weather Administration at "Shalun Beach" (about 0.3 km S of Shalun), 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. This page has 1 more camera you can switch to.