Jinsan

Jinsan (Jinshan) on New Taipei’s north coast—centered on Zhongjiao Bay—is a large, sandy beach-break area with generally clean water. Surfing is well established here, with the beach breaking both left and right and commonly offering 50–100 meter rides. Conditions can be exposed, so expect a stronger wind impact on wave shape. For wind sports, the spot’s key season is winter: best wind months are October through March, with prevailing wind directions from the east through southeast (E, ESE, SE). Typical wind speeds are reported around 15–25 knots, and wind reliability is described as high during the winter monsoon. Gusts are characterized as moderate. This combination makes it a go-to winter location for kitesurfing and also supports intermediate-level windsurfing and wingfoiling. Safety is a priority because the beach is described as being directly in front of Taiwan’s nuclear power plant, and the hazards specifically include a mole/breakwater structures plus currents that can intensify around harbor breakwaters and during higher swell. Riders are advised to respect restricted zones, including avoiding the direct vicinity of cooling water intake/outflow areas. In summer, water temperatures rise substantially (with winter water around ~15°C and summer nearer ~25°C). A wetsuit is still commonly recommended for winter months (around 3–5 mm), while warmer months may allow lighter protection.