New Taipei
Wanli conditions today
Wave height gauge: Shoulder-high
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.
Shoulder-high, fair waves, Light wind, good for pop-ups.
This hour’s forecast
02:00 · Swell NE
Why we say this
This spot needs NE, E swell, W, SW offshore wind, Mid to high tide. Today those conditions line up from 5:00 to 8:00. Meets current criteria (quality 90/100).
- Swell directionNE, E ✓
Needs NE, E · today NE, E ✓
The swell sits in a direction this spot works on (NE, E), so it clears the gate.
- Period6.2s fair
Needs period over 5s · today 6.2s fair
Period is moderate, so it's average but surfable.
- WindLight wind 1.3m/s
Needs W, SW (offshore) · today Light wind 1.3m/s
Wind direction is neutral, and it's light.
- Wave heightShoulder-high · Hs 3.1ft (0.9m)
Needs Hs 1–3ft (right for your level) · today Shoulder-high · Hs 3.1ft (0.9m)
Waves are on the big side, near your level's ceiling, so keep an eye out.
- TideRising, mid tide
Needs Mid to high · today 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: Wanli · 0.7 km (E) 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 NE, E swell.
Onshore wind today, but the swell lines up.
Spot specs
- Type
- Beach break
- Seabed
- Sand with some rock
- Best tide
- Mid to High
- Level
- Improver +
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 (Thu)
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
漁港萬里 station · CWA
Hourly raw values
Hourly forecast (Thu) · Daylight 5:00–18:00 is the surfable window
| Time | 00 | 02 | 04 | 06 | 08 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wave | 1.0m3ft | 1.0m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 1.0m3ft | 1.0m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.9m3ft | 0.9m3ft |
| Period | 6.1s | 6.2s | 6.2s | 6.2s | 6.2s | 6.2s | 6.2s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s | 6.0s |
| Swell dir | 45° | 44° | 43° | 43° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 40° | 39° |
| Wind | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Wind dir | 106° | 100° | 78° | 120° | 89° | 73° | 48° | 50° | 77° | 90° | 84° | 96° |
| Gust | 4.1 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 9.9 | 10.2 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 5.1 | 4.6 |
| Weather | Clear | Clear | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Cloudy | Clear |
| Tide | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.2 | -0.1 | -0.3 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
| Air | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 25° |
| Sea | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| UV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 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.
How we score it90/100
Quality = 0.32×period + 0.28×wind + 0.25×wave height + 0.15×tide
- Period85 × 32% = 27.2
- Wind93 × 28% = 26
- Wave height88 × 25% = 22
- Tide100 × 15% = 15
The model's daily summary, handy for cross-checking with Windy or other forecast apps.
- Significant height (Hs)
- 3.1 ft（0.9 m）
- Typical height
- 1.5 ft（0.5 m）
- Max set height
- 4.9 ft（1.5 m）
- Period
- 6 s
- Tide
- Rising
About Wanli
Wanli is a northeast-facing beach break in northern New Taipei that switches on as soon as NE or E swell arrives. The sand bottom holds some rocks and peels both ways, suiting surfers who can already stand with confidence rather than total beginners. It is cleanest on a mid to high tide with a west or southwest offshore. Check today's rating before paddling out.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wanli good for beginners?
- Yes. Wanli is a beginner-to-improver 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 Wanli work best?
- Wanli is usually cleanest on a NE/E swell and a W/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 Wanli?
- Wanli sits on the coast in New Taipei, Taiwan. Open Google Maps navigation straight from the spot map on this page to get there.
- Does Wanli have a live cam?
- Yes. This page embeds a live feed from National Academy of Marine Research at "Wanli" (about 0.7 km E of Wanli), 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 4 more cameras you can switch to.