Jinzun Harbor
Jinzun Harbor is Taiwan's premier surf spot and host of the WSL Taiwan Open. This beach break sits in a scenic harbor setting on Taiwan's rugged east coast, receiving consistent swells from the NE monsoon during winter and occasional typhoon swells in summer. The wave offers multiple peaks with both lefts and rights, making it suitable for all skill levels. The local surf scene is welcoming and the nearby town of Donghe provides authentic Taiwanese cuisine and culture. With warm water, uncrowded lineups, and easy access from Taipei, it's an underrated Asian surf destination.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- ENE (70°)
- Direction range
- 30° - 120°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.9m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 12s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 225° - 315°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.6m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: 40min from Taitung Airport. 1hr flight from Taipei.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Jinzun Harbor?
Jinzun Harbor works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.6m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Jinzun Harbor?
Offshore wind at Jinzun Harbor blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 225° to 315° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Jinzun Harbor?
Jinzun Harbor wants ENE swell (30° to 120°) between 0.6m and 2.5m, with a period of 12s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Jinzun Harbor?
The main season at Jinzun Harbor is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr. A secondary window runs May-Sep. Best Oct-Apr NE monsoon. Typhoon swells May-Sep.
How do I get to Jinzun Harbor?
Fly into TTT, then allow about 40 minutes by road. 40min from Taitung Airport. 1hr flight from Taipei.
What kind of wave is Jinzun Harbor?
Jinzun Harbor is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
Secondary: May-Sep
Best Oct-Apr NE monsoon. Typhoon swells May-Sep.