Typhoon Guchol originated from a cluster of thunderstorms near the equator, where warm ocean waters served as the perfect breeding ground for its development. As it gained strength and momentum, it followed a typical path towards the northwest, making its way towards Taiwan.
With favorable atmospheric conditions, Guchol intensified into a powerful storm, churning up the ocean waters and building up the momentum for a good sized swell.
The swell lasted for about 5 days in the south and south east. Jialeshuei, on the East Coast had the best conditions with clean offshore winds and strong 5ft mid-period swell.
Waves were good but only surfable around high tide, with low tide seeing more closeouts than make-able peaks.
The South coast on the other hand saw smaller, fun sized waves in the head high range. As the swell peaked over the weekend, it also brought in large crowds
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