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Lightning Bolt surfForecast / North / Taiwan
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 23 Mar 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Lightning Bolt this week:
The surf forecast for Lightning Bolt over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 27) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Lightning Bolt in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Mar 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 27th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 30th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sun 30th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Lightning Bolt over the next 12 days.
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Fri 04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 52 | 53 | 52 | 77 | 74 | 69 | 64 | 57 | 56 | 126 | 142 | 122 | 181 | 228 | 64 | 29 | 13 | 1355 | 1081 | 1538 | 1678 | 1761 | 1284 | 881 | 843 | 719 | 655 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 1011 | 1235 | 818 | 475 | 232 | 200 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | glass | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:58AM 1.04 | 1:19PM 1.18 | 4:52AM 1.12 | 2:56PM 1.26 | 5:08AM 1.20 | 4:01PM 1.37 | 5:30AM 1.28 | 4:54PM 1.46 | 5:54AM 1.36 | 5:44PM 1.52 | 6:19AM 1.43 | 6:32PM 1.53 | 6:46AM 1.49 | 7:20PM 1.49 | 7:14AM 1.53 | 8:09PM 1.40 | 7:43AM 1.54 | 9:02PM 1.27 | 8:14AM 1.52 | 10:02PM 1.14 | 8:48AM 1.47 | 11:25PM 1.02 | 9:26AM 1.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:15PM 0.45 | 7:47AM 1.02 | 9:26PM 0.36 | 9:29AM 0.92 | 10:15PM 0.26 | 10:19AM 0.78 | 10:55PM 0.20 | 11:00AM 0.62 | 11:32PM 0.18 | 11:40AM 0.45 | 12:08AM 0.21 | 12:20PM 0.30 | 12:42AM 0.29 | 1:02PM 0.17 | 1:15AM 0.40 | 1:45PM 0.10 | 1:46AM 0.54 | 2:30PM 0.08 | 2:16AM 0.68 | 3:20PM 0.13 | 2:43AM 0.80 | 4:18PM 0.22 | 3:06AM 0.91 | |||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Fri 04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 |
| Sunset | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 33 | 13 | 22 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 129mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SE by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Lightning Bolt Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Lightning Bolt provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Lightning Bolt can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Lightning Bolt surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Lightning Bolt) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Lightning Bolt may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Lightning Bolt is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of I-lan. If you plan a holiday in North Taiwan, look for hotels and other accommodation in I-lan. I-lan has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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