Nanwan (South Bay)
Hengchun, Taiwan · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0m
- Period
- 5.8s
- Wind
- 35 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
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Tide · today
Low5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Taipei local
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Days 7–10 for Nanwan (South Bay), scored for your board.
About Nanwan (South Bay)
Nanwan (South Bay) is a reef break over mixed in Hengchun, Taiwan. It's at its best on swells from the SW / SSW / S with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- SW, SSW, S, SSE, SE
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NW, NNW
Nanwan (South Bay) surf FAQ
Is Nanwan (South Bay) good for beginners?+
Nanwan (South Bay) is a reef break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Nanwan (South Bay)?+
Different days call for different boards. Nanwan (South Bay) handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Nanwan (South Bay)?+
Nanwan (South Bay) tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Nanwan (South Bay)?+
Look for from the SW / SSW / S with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.