Here in Nanwan, Kenting (Pingtung), this cafe is easy to miss from the road. The exterior has that classic Kenting vibe, with surfboards lined up out front — but step inside and it's a whole different world. The interior is stylish and beautifully finished, and best of all, a huge wall of floor-to-ceiling windows gives you an unobstructed view of the sea at Nanwan. Sitting here with a drink, gazing out at the ocean, is pure bliss. It holds the hardest rating to earn on Google — a full 5.0 stars. I highly recommend ducking in to rest, watch the waves, and escape Hengchun's blazing sun and heat.
The Wave is actually run by a local Hengchun swimwear brand, so they sell their own swimwear in-store. They also offer surfboard rentals, surf lessons, and SUP lessons — just ask the staff if you're interested. It's a pet-friendly cafe too, so expect to see plenty of dogs around.
The Wave sits directly across from Nanwan Beach in Hengchun. If you drive along Provincial Highway 26 toward Kenting you'll pass right by it, so it's very easy to find (Google Maps link).
The Wave Surf Cafe: Nanwan's Ocean-View Instagram Cafe
- Overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Atmosphere: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Food & drinks: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Average spend: about NT$150–300 per person
- Google rating: 5.0 stars
- Restroom: available
An Ocean-View Cafe Made for Photos
Look out through the big floor-to-ceiling windows and you're staring straight at the sea of Nanwan, Kenting — on a clear day it's absolutely gorgeous.
The day we visited, Korean cheerleader Nam Min-jeong happened to be there filming a surfing YouTube video — proof that this place truly lives up to its Instagram-cafe reputation.
The Interior
Seating is limited, but the tables are spaced generously apart so it never feels crowded. The air conditioning is nice and strong too — a great spot to cool off with a drink.
How to Order & the Menu
Ordering here is done online, and you can pay with LINE Pay. The menu covers sparkling drinks, coffee, plus some light bites and desserts — here it is:
Mango Ocean & Lychee Rose — Signature Sparkling Drinks
We ordered two drinks this time. The Mango Ocean's color gradient is stunning — it really captures that Kenting seaside feeling — while the rose petals on top of the Lychee Rose give the whole drink a romantic touch.
The Wave Surf Cafe: Shop Info
- [Address] No. 64, Nanwan Road, Hengchun Township, Pingtung County (Google Maps link)
- [Opening hours] Sat–Mon 10:00–19:30, Tue 9:30–17:00, closed Wednesdays, Thu–Fri 9:30–19:00
- [Holiday closures] Check their Facebook page for Lunar New Year and public holiday announcements
- [Facebook] The Wave Surf Cafe (等浪咖啡)
- [Instagram] The Wave Surf Cafe (等浪咖啡)
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