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Exclusive Surf Tours in Taiwan South and East Coast!

Nestled between the Philippines and Japan, the mountainous island of Taiwan boasts dynamic, modern cities, stunning natural landscapes, and incredible waves!

Operating since 2008, Surf Taiwan offers some of the best surf tours in the country with different locations for you to surf the best region and waves based on the time of the year!

The Hotels

While the north of Taiwan is heavily populated, the south and east coasts retain a laid-back, countryside atmosphere. Surf Taiwan has 3 different locations in these areas. On the East Coast in the town of Taitung, there is Surf Taiwan’s main base, 25 min drive from the waves along a beautiful stretch of coast, and with a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and amenities at easy reach.

On the East Coast, you can also stay near the surf at the foot of the hills and a 1-minute drive from the ocean. Here, within a few minutes’ drive, there are a few restaurants, and villages with limited amenities/activities.

During March/April and July to October, Surf Taiwan recommends the South Coast, where the accommodation in Nanwan Beach is only 150m from the sand!

Waves at Surf Taiwan

The waves in Taiwan cater to surfers of all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out, are a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between. Taiwan offers a variety of river mouths, cobblestone beaches, beach breaks & points, and a pleasant water temperature going from 22C to 28C throughout the year.

The East Coast sees the best conditions from October to March. Storms developing near Japan travel across the North Pacific, generating west swells that reach Hawaii during its winter season. Taiwanโ€™s East Coast, located within this broad swell window, benefits from a plentiful supply of groundswell during this time.

The South Coast works best in March-April and from July to October. The South-West Pacific Ocean is the most active region on Earth for tropical cyclones, with September being the pick month. Mid-April to mid-June is the least consistent time of the year for swell. There are usually still small clean waves, great for beginners!

Why We Love Surf Taiwan

The dedicated and experienced surf crew of Taiwanโ€™s longest-running surf tour company!

Uncrowded consistent and quality waves!

The different accommodations/locations so you can stay where the best waves are!

Ready to surf in Taiwan?

Accommodations

The accommodations at Surf Taiwan, located on both the south and east coasts, are all family-operated by lifelong locals with years of experience.

All quality rooms on both coasts are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, private bathrooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and refrigerators.

The Cuisine

A delicious daily breakfast is included in the surf package. For lunch and dinner, you can experience Taiwanโ€™s local food with the guidance of the Surf Taiwan Team! The food scene is a culinary adventure that blends flavors from indigenous, Chinese, and Japanese influences. The island is famous for its night markets, where you can sample everything from savory oyster omelets and beef noodle soup to the infamous stinky tofu. Seafood is especially popular due to Taiwanโ€™s coastal location, with fresh sashimi, grilled squid, shrimp, and more!

Taiwan also boasts a variety of restaurants, from traditional teahouses serving delicate dim sum to high-end establishments offering modern takes on classic dishes.

Activities

Taiwan offers plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. The scenery is breathtaking, with hot springs, temples, hidden creeks and secret waterholes, fresh sashimi at the harbor, and easy forest walking trails. Youโ€™ll also find bike paths, bustling night markets, the Monkey River on the East Coast, and a variety of quaint shops and restaurants serving delicious local cuisine!

Culture

Taiwanโ€™s local culture is a rich blend of traditions, shaped by indigenous heritage, Chinese influence, and Japanese colonial history. The island is known for its deep-rooted respect for spirituality, with temples dedicated to various gods found in every corner. Festivals and ceremonies are celebrated with vibrant parades and rituals.

Get There

Airport transfers from Kaohsiung (KHH) are included in the package. Kaohsiung is easily accessible via Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Korea, and Kuala Lumpur. From Kaohsiung, itโ€™s a 2-hour drive to the south and 3 hours to the east. Surf Taiwan can also pick up clients (groups of 2 people or more) from Taipei, however, this is a 6+ hour drive (depending on traffic).

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Exclusive Surf Tours in Taiwan South and East Coast!

Nestled between the Philippines and Japan, the mountainous island of Taiwan boasts dynamic, modern cities, stunning natural landscapes, and incredible waves!

Operating since 2008, Surf Taiwan offers some of the best surf tours in the country with different locations for you to surf the best region and waves based on the time of the year!

The Hotels

While the north of Taiwan is heavily populated, the south and east coasts retain a laid-back, countryside atmosphere. Surf Taiwan has 3 different locations in these areas. On the East Coast in the town of Taitung, there is Surf Taiwan’s main base, 25 min drive from the waves along a beautiful stretch of coast, and with a wide variety of restaurants, shops, and amenities at easy reach.

On the East Coast, you can also stay near the surf at the foot of the hills and a 1-minute drive from the ocean. Here, within a few minutes’ drive, there are a few restaurants, and villages with limited amenities/activities.

During March/April and July to October, Surf Taiwan recommends the South Coast, where the accommodation in Nanwan Beach is only 150m from the sand!

Waves at Surf Taiwan

The waves in Taiwan cater to surfers of all skill levels, whether you’re just starting out, are a seasoned pro, or somewhere in between. Taiwan offers a variety of river mouths, cobblestone beaches, beach breaks & points, and a pleasant water temperature going from 22C to 28C throughout the year.

The East Coast sees the best conditions from October to March. Storms developing near Japan travel across the North Pacific, generating west swells that reach Hawaii during its winter season. Taiwanโ€™s East Coast, located within this broad swell window, benefits from a plentiful supply of groundswell during this time.

The South Coast works best in March-April and from July to October. The South-West Pacific Ocean is the most active region on Earth for tropical cyclones, with September being the pick month. Mid-April to mid-June is the least consistent time of the year for swell. There are usually still small clean waves, great for beginners!

Why We Love Surf Taiwan

The dedicated and experienced surf crew of Taiwanโ€™s longest-running surf tour company!

Uncrowded consistent and quality waves!

The different accommodations/locations so you can stay where the best waves are!

Ready to surf in Taiwan?

Accommodations

The accommodations at Surf Taiwan, located on both the south and east coasts, are all family-operated by lifelong locals with years of experience.

All quality rooms on both coasts are equipped with air conditioning, cable TV, private bathrooms, free high-speed Wi-Fi, and refrigerators.

The Cuisine

A delicious daily breakfast is included in the surf package. For lunch and dinner, you can experience Taiwanโ€™s local food with the guidance of the Surf Taiwan Team! The food scene is a culinary adventure that blends flavors from indigenous, Chinese, and Japanese influences. The island is famous for its night markets, where you can sample everything from savory oyster omelets and beef noodle soup to the infamous stinky tofu. Seafood is especially popular due to Taiwanโ€™s coastal location, with fresh sashimi, grilled squid, shrimp, and more!

Taiwan also boasts a variety of restaurants, from traditional teahouses serving delicate dim sum to high-end establishments offering modern takes on classic dishes.

Activities

Taiwan offers plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. The scenery is breathtaking, with hot springs, temples, hidden creeks, and secret waterholes, fresh sashimi at the harbor, and easy forest walking trails. Youโ€™ll also find bike paths, bustling night markets, the Monkey River on the East Coast, and a variety of quaint shops and restaurants serving delicious local cuisine!

Culture

Taiwanโ€™s local culture is a rich blend of traditions, shaped by indigenous heritage, Chinese influence, and Japanese colonial history. The island is known for its deep-rooted respect for spirituality, with temples dedicated to various gods found in every corner. Festivals and ceremonies are celebrated with vibrant parades and rituals.

Get There

Airport transfers from Kaohsiung (KHH) are included in the package. Kaohsiung is easily accessible via Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, Korea, and Kuala Lumpur. From Kaohsiung, itโ€™s a 2-hour drive to the south and 3 hours to the east. Surf Taiwan can also pick up clients (groups of 2 people or more) from Taipei, however, this is a 6+ hour drive (depending on traffic).

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Customer Reviews

Lissette De Boer 30/06/24

Google
Giulia was incredibly helpful in booking our surf trip! Strongly recommend using AWAVE for any surf packages. We will definitely be contacting her again. Thank you!

Fabs Alegria 19/05/24

TrustPilot
Trip of a lifetime. First and foremost I'd like to thank James Colston from Awave Travel, for assisting me in every which way to help book one of the most memorable experiences I've had in my life. He was extremely responsive and answered every single question I had, even the dumb ones haha. As for AYADA, holy dooly, that place is paradise! Absolutely breathtaking, I couldn't believe I was actually walking around such a beautiful island! Big love to the staff at Magu Restaurant, seeing as how I ate there pretty much everyday, they were amazing! Very switched on and quick off the mark to help with anything that was needed. A special mention to Dhaboa and the captain who took me out surfing! I cannot speak highly enough about their friendly, helpful and straight up on point expertise. With Dhaboa picking the spots to surf and tips on where to sit to catch the best waves on the day, to the wonderful captain himself, filming and sending me videos of the waves I caught.
Absolute legends! Made my surf trip! Best holiday I've ever been on to this date.

Carlos 30/06/24

TrustPilot
Reliable travel agency to book a surf trip - Both Giulia and James were very reactive and adivsed on the best options. In our case we made a boat trip in Maldives. It is the second time we use Awave Travel to do a surftrip to Maldives and we have had a very good experience in both cases. They are a reliable and trustworthy travel agency, I highly recommend them.

Tatsiana Radchanka 04/21/2024

Google
Amazing surf camp. Felt at home there. Super nice, kind, helpful staff. Any of my requests has been satisfied. Highly recommended!

Charles Viellevoye 03/27/2024

TrustPilot
Very professional team. Giulia is always on and have an accurate answer to all my questions. The boat trip was incredibly well organised. Nothing was missing.

Emily Bullen 04/03/2024

TrustPilot
Professional and Top Notch! From the moment we started planning our trip AWAVE was responsive and professional. We had a lot of back and forth picking the perfect location and resort and James and Giulia were patient and helpful. The resort we stayed at, AYADA in the Maldives, was beautiful and relaxing- great for families and couples! It was perfect for us- we have 1 surfer in the family, he was able to enjoy the waves and we also were able to enjoy the reef and snorkel as a family. Our kids loved the kids club and the private pool on the beach villas was amazing. The alcohol is expensive if you donโ€™t do full board but that is to be expected. Wonderful vacation and amazing travel agency! Definitely recommend!!

Cobus and Jackie Van Aswegen 10/19/23

Google
awesome last minute trip which was well communicated, friendly crew and great surf guide! waves were not the best but we realised at the time of booking that it was end of season. crew could not be more friendly and willing to help all the time - chef prepared a wide variety of food and never any complaints on that front - thanks!!!... we will be back for more!

Steve 10/07/23

TrustPilot
I've used Awave twice ... so far. This is the second time I've used Awave for a trip to the maldives. Stayed in 2 different resorts this time. They've always been incredibly prompt at replying and handled everything for us, making sure the 2 Resorts were in touch to get us transfered half way through our trip. At one of the resorts I even bumped into Giulia and Delia who were out there surfing at the time. There's no doubt in my mind that I'll use awave again if I'm booking a surf trip

Donald Ayres 11/06/23

TrustPilot
Indonesia Surf Trip/ Java/Bali/Sumba - James Colston was my representative from AWAVE - Iโ€™m an older solo surfer and James was attentive, respectful, extremely responsive from the initial planning stages all the way through the booking. And he was so patient with all my crazy questions along the way. I couldnโ€™t have been more pleased with Jamesโ€™s level of service. Thank you James

Alex Daish 12/28/23

TrustPilot
Giulia was an amazing person to book with. I was overwhelmed with choices initially, but AWAVE knew their stuff and helped me with my options and even suggested delaying my trip so I could go to a certain hotel which ended up being the best decision I made all year.
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