Surf spot

Gloden beach

Forecast conditions and map view for Gloden beach in China, Yellow Sea. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: China, Yellow Sea
Coordinates: 35.9613, 120.2474

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	S	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	NNE	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ESE	SE	SSE	S	SE	SE	SE	SW	SSW	S	S	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	5.3	5	4.7	4.7	4.5	4.8	4.8	4.5	4.5	4.2	3.5	3.2	3.2	3.3	2.3	4.8	5	4.8	4.5	3.5	3	3.5	3.1	3.3	3.4	3.5	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.3	3.2	2.5	2.5	2.3	2.3	6	6.7	5.6	3	2.4	2.3	2.3	6.4	6.3	3.9	3.9	2.7	4	2.8	4	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.5	4.5	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	4	3	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	5	4	3	2	2	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	2	2	9	12	14	14	14	14	14
Wind speed (km/h)	4.7	3.4	7.3	9.1	10.8	10.1	7.3	9.5	8.7	6.7	5.2	7.6	7.8	11.7	6.7	7.4	10.8	12	16.2	17.2	16.3	15.4	12.6	12.8	7.2	4.7	8.8	18.4	24.5	22.8	23.6	19.6	15.5	12.3	13	18.4	21.5	19.1	18.8	9.9	8.1	5.8	1.6	8.6	11.5	9	4.7	5	4.3	7.6	8.9	12	14.1	13.8	8.3	4.7
Wind direction	SSWGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSEOnshore	SSECross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSECross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross	SWCross	SWCross-off	SSWCross	SSWCross	SCross-on	SWCross	NWOffshore	NWOffshore	NNWCross-off	NCross-off	NECross	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SGlassy	SSWCross	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWCross	SSWCross	SSWCross	SSWCross	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWGlassy	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross	SGlassy	SSECross-on	EGlassy	EOnshore	ESEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSECross-on	SCross-on	SCross-on	SSWGlassy

Golden Beach on the Yellow Sea coast of China is usually a beachbreak surf spot with a broad sandy shoreline and relatively exposed open-water swell exposure. Conditions can vary a lot with season, wind direction, and local storms, so it’s often more of a seasonal/condition-dependent surf destination than a guaranteed daily wave spot.

General surf characteristics

Wave type: Mostly sand-bottom beachbreak
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy when the right swell and wind line up
Wave size: Typically smaller to moderate most of the time, but can build during stronger seasonal swells and storm events
Best conditions: Usually when there’s a clean offshore or light side-offshore wind and a solid swell
Crowds: Often less crowded than major surf regions, though this depends on local accessibility and season
Hazards: Shifting sandbars, strong currents, and colder water in cooler months

Climate and surf season

The Yellow Sea region is influenced by monsoon patterns and seasonal storms. Surfable conditions may be better in certain parts of the year when storms generate longer-period swell. Water temperatures can range from relatively mild in summer to cold in winter, so a wetsuit may be needed for much of the year.

Best for

Intermediate surfers looking for fun beachbreak waves
Surf travelers seeking a lesser-known spot
Beginners on smaller, softer days