Jinsan, Taiwan kitesurfing spot

🌍Taiwan·Asia

Jinsan, Taiwan

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

E–ESE–SE

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Chop · Small waves

About This Spot

Jinsan, Taiwan is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Taiwan.

Situated in Asia, the spot offers Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With E–ESE–SE winds, peaking from January to December, Jinsan, Taiwan delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

Best directions are E and SE, but usual direction is NE, which is onshore, normally 10-20 knots.

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When to Go

Winter air temp 10-20°C, water temp about 15°C. Summer air temp 25-35°C, water temp about 25°C. 3-5mm wetsuit recommended for winter.

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What to Expect

Clear water, normally 0.5-1m small waves in spring and summer. Bigger waves up to 4m when typhoons or tropical storms are near. Big jetty to the south.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

E · ESE · SE
Best wind direction

Best directions are E and SE, but usual direction is NE, which is onshore, normally 10-20 knots.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

ChopSmall wavesMedium waves

Clear water, normally 0.5-1m small waves in spring and summer. Bigger waves up to 4m when typhoons or tropical storms are near. Big jetty to the south.

Big beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available
🏨Accommodation
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚶Short walk to the beach

Only by car. This beach is located directly in front of Taiwan's 2nd nuclear power plant.

Location

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Jinsan, Taiwan

25.2104°N, 121.6584°E

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