The Secret Beach

The Secret Beach is a large sandy, shallow coastal spot near Chigu (Tainan area) with clean water and mostly small, wind-influenced waves and chop. Conditions are described as flat-water friendly, making it workable for freeride and early learning while still allowing a range of progression depending on wind and tide. Launching is generally straightforward due to the wide beach area behind the embankment. Wind availability is a key strength: the spot is associated with NNE/NE/ENE and also SW/WSW directions, with best months listed as January, February, March, October, November, and December. One provider also notes a summer thermal sea-breeze pattern developing in the afternoon, while the other emphasizes strong reliability during the Northeast monsoon season (October to March). Typical reported wind strength spans roughly 15 to 35 knots, and it’s commonly run on smaller-to-mid kite sizes in winter and larger sizes as conditions change through the year. Safety planning is essential. Multiple sources stress that there are no services and no rescue support, so riders should not expect help if they get into trouble. Oyster beds/racks in lagoon areas are specifically called out as hazards, and the advice is to manage riding depth—one source recommends riding at mid to high tide to avoid the shallowest oyster zones. Power lines near the embankment road are another critical launch hazard, and there may be seasonal access limitations due to the nearby protected bird reserve area. Overall, it’s best viewed as a reliable, low-crowd wind sport launch for kitesurfing (and also wingfoiling/windsurfing depending on your gear and comfort with shallow-water navigation). Surfing is not presented as a primary activity here, with wave quality described as poor and conditions easily becoming choppy on high wind days.