Shanshui conditions today
Penghu · Shanshui
Quality
Wave height gauge: Shoulder-high
Shoulder-high, fair waves, Light wind, good for pop-ups.
Now
11:00 · Swell NNE
See it match the verdict
Camera: Suogang · 2.2 km (NE) from this spot — not this break; trust the verdict above.
📐 Cameras flatten waves — what you see usually looks smaller than it really is. Trust the verdict above.
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, SE, SW swell.
Onshore wind today, but the swell lines up.
Spot specs
- Type
- Beach break
- Seabed
- Sand
- Best tide
- Low to High
- 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 S, SE, SW swell, N, NW offshore wind, Low to high tide. Today those conditions line up from 17:00 to 19:00, so it suits you (quality 87/100).
- Swell directionS, SE, SW ✓
Needs S, SE, SW · today S, SE, SW ✓
The swell sits in a direction this spot works on (S, SE, SW), so it clears the gate.
- Period7.3s fair
Needs period over 5s · today 7.3s fair
Period is moderate, so it's average but surfable.
- WindLight wind 3.7m/s
Needs N, NW (offshore) · today Light wind 3.7m/s
Wind direction is neutral, and it's light.
- Wave heightShoulder-high · Hs 2.7–2.8ft (0.8–0.9m)
Needs Hs 1–3ft (right for your level) · today Shoulder-high · Hs 2.7–2.8ft (0.8–0.9m)
Wave height sits in the ideal range for your level (Hs 1–3ft).
- TideRising, mid tide
Needs Low to high · today Rising, mid tide
Rising tide pushes water in and fills out the shape.
Hourly forecast (Sun)
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
衝浪山水 station · CWA
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 | 0.7m2ft | 0.8m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.8m3ft | 0.8m3ft | 0.8m3ft | 0.8m3ft | 0.8m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 1.0m3ft |
| Period | 7.8s | 7.9s | 8.0s | 7.9s | 7.8s | 7.8s | 7.8s | 7.6s | 7.4s | 7.2s | 7.0s | 7.0s |
| Swell dir | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 84° | 193° | 192° | 193° | 196° | 191° |
| Wind | 7.3 | 10.4 | 9.1 | 7.8 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.8 | 6.8 | 10.0 |
| Wind dir | 262° | 265° | 265° | 276° | 277° | 279° | 280° | 251° | 242° | 186° | 204° | 198° |
| Gust | 8.8 | 12.9 | 11.6 | 12.0 | 8.9 | 6.8 | 6.3 | 5.7 | 5.9 | 4.5 | 8.1 | 12.2 |
| Weather | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Rain | Rain |
| Tide | -0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | -0.5 | -0.9 | -0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Air | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Sea | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 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.
Quality = 0.32×period + 0.28×wind + 0.25×wave height + 0.15×tide
- Period85 × 32% = 27.2
- Wind72 × 28% = 20.2
- 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)
- 2.7–2.8 ft（0.8–0.9 m）
- Typical height
- 1.4 ft（0.4 m）
- Max set height
- 4.4 ft（1.3 m）
- Period
- 7 s
- Tide
- Rising
About Shanshui
Shanshui is a south-facing beach break in Penghu with a forgiving sandy bottom and waves that peel both left and right. It works best on S, SE, and SW swells with N or NW offshore winds, from low to high tide. The soft sand and mellow shape make it friendly for beginners.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Shanshui good for beginners?
- Yes. Shanshui is a beginner spot and one of the friendlier ones in Penghu, Taiwan, for surfers just starting out. Conditions change daily, though, so check this page's daily conditions score before you paddle out.
- When does Shanshui work best?
- Shanshui is usually cleanest on a S/SE/SW swell and a N/NW 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 Shanshui?
- Shanshui sits on the coast in Penghu, Taiwan. Open Google Maps navigation straight from the spot map on this page to get there.
- Does Shanshui have a live cam?
- Yes. This page embeds a live feed from National Academy of Marine Research at "Suogang" (about 2.2 km NE of Shanshui) (not a direct view of this spot, for reference only), 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.