Surf spot

Houbihu

Forecast conditions and map view for Houbihu in Taiwan. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Taiwan
Coordinates: 21.9432, 120.7457

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Wave direction	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	SSW	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E
Wave period (s)	7.9	6.9	6.1	5.8	5.5	5	5.1	6	6	4.8	4.8	5	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.9	5	5.2	5.3	5.6	5.5	5.6	5.8	6	6.5	6.2	6.5	6.6	6.6	6.8	6.9	6.6	6.6	6.7	6.7	6.7	6.5	7.1	7.3	6	7.3	8	7.7	7.8	7.8	7.7	7.8	7.9	8.2	6.7	4.5	6.3	6.2	6.5	7.9	4.7
Wave energy (kJ)	16	22	39	35	32	26	17	17	15	13	17	14	17	18	18	21	27	35	40	51	59	63	64	77	80	80	66	64	64	67	67	80	84	78	76	68	54	55	54	37	49	46	46	41	40	39	39	36	36	24	12	23	24	19	26	13
Wind speed (km/h)	29.3	27.3	25.3	27.1	18.6	16.8	19.9	19.1	18.6	16.8	23.2	24.5	20.4	20.4	22	19.9	18.1	14.5	21.7	24	22	22	25.3	23	18.3	18.9	25.5	28	23.3	22.8	27.8	26.2	22	17.7	23.7	28	28.3	25.7	26.5	24.7	21.9	20.1	24	24.5	23.7	24.7	23	24.7	23.7	22.4	24.2	21.9	19.9	18.6	22.2	22.4
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Houbihu is a surf spot on Taiwan’s southern coast, near Kenting in Pingtung County. It’s a small harbor-area break that can pick up swell when conditions line up, making it more of a regional/local surf option than a big destination wave.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a beachbreak/harbor-adjacent break with shifting sandbars and localized protection from nearby structures.
Best conditions: Usually works best with a favorable swell direction and light offshore winds; spot quality can change a lot with tides and sand movement.
Wave quality: Can be fun and surfable, but often inconsistent and more suitable for casual sessions than world-class performance surfing.

What to expect

Crowds: Can get busy when the surf is up, especially with locals and visiting surfers from the Kenting area.
Skill level: Often better for intermediate surfers, though beginners may find manageable days if the waves are small.
Hazards: Watch for harbor traffic, currents, rocks, and changing seabed/conditions around the harbor mouth.

Best time to surf

Seasonal swell: Taiwan’s south coast tends to get more surf during typhoon season and periods of stronger Pacific swell.
Wind: Early mornings often offer cleaner conditions before sea breezes pick up.

Nearby appeal

Houbihu is close to Kenting, so it’s convenient if you want to combine surfing with food, beaches, and sightseeing. It’s a practical spot to check when you’re in southern Taiwan and looking for a session rather than a guaranteed wave.