Fulong Beach tide times

Mean tidal range at Fulong Beach is approximately 1.2 to 1.5 m, mixed semidiurnal — two highs and two lows per day of unequal height. The northeast Pacific coast receives more direct open-ocean tidal energy than the Taiwan Strait side of the island. Spring tides push toward the upper range; neap tides can compress the daily excursion to under 0.8 m. The diurnal inequality in the mixed semidiurnal cycle means the two daily low waters can differ substantially in depth.

Fulong is the most consistent beach-break surf location on the northern Taiwan coast. It faces northeast into the primary Pacific swell window, with consistent rideable surf during northeast monsoon season (October through April) and summer typhoon swells. Low-tide sessions produce the hollower, faster waves on the shallower foreshore gradient; high tide produces fuller, slower breaks on the upper beach. Typhoon season brings the largest, most powerful swells — only experienced surfers in the water when significant wave height exceeds 2 m. Surf rental and lessons are available from operators near Fulong station.

By Taiwan Railways Authority (TRA) train to Fulong station on the Yilan Line — approximately 80 to 90 minutes from Taipei Main Station, depending on service type. Trains run multiple times daily; direct services operate on weekends and peak summer dates. Fulong station is a two-minute walk from the beach entrance. The beach is one of the rare quality surf and swimming destinations in northern Taiwan accessible without a car.

The Fulong International Sand Sculpture Festival typically runs from late May or early June through late August each year, with the main installation period in June. Teams build large-scale sand sculptures along several hundred metres of the beach face; the works remain on display through August before the beach is cleared. Admission to the festival area is charged separately from the summer beach-entry fee. Check the Northeast Coast and Yilan Scenic Area official site for the current year's dates and programme.

No prediction is guaranteed. Data on this page comes from Open-Meteo Marine modelling (typical accuracy ±45 minutes on timing, ±0.2–0.3 m on height) and is intended as planning guidance only. The Central Weather Administration (CWA) is the authoritative source for tidal predictions in Taiwan. For surf planning, bear in mind that wave height and period (swell and wind) affect water level and beach character beyond what the tide prediction alone shows — always check CWA's marine forecast alongside the tide table. This site does not accept responsibility for decisions made based on these predictions.