Surf spot
Dashi - Honeymoon Bay
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- Country
- Taiwan
- Coordinates
- 24.9324, 121.8864
Dashi – Honeymoon Bay (Taiwan) is a scenic surf spot on Taiwan’s northeast coast, known for its beautiful bay setting and often playful, manageable waves. It sits near the Dasi/Dashi area of Yilan County, a region that can pick up consistent East China Sea and typhoon-season swell.
What it’s like
- Wave type: Mostly a beach-break/reef-adjacent setup depending on the exact section of the bay and sand movement.
- Best conditions: Works best with favorable swell from the northeast or east and light offshore winds.
- Wave quality: Can be fun and rippable when aligned, but conditions can change quickly with tides, sand shifts, and storm activity.
- Skill level: Often more suitable for beginners to intermediate surfers, though larger swells can make it more challenging.
Environment
- The bay is set against a picturesque coastline with a relaxed, less crowded feel compared with many mainland Asian surf destinations.
- It’s a popular area for scenery and coastal recreation, so expect a mixed beach-going atmosphere at times.
Things to know
- Tides matter: Surf quality can vary a lot with tide level.
- Seasonality: Taiwan’s best surf season is often autumn to winter, when northeast swells are more reliable.
- Hazards: Depending on conditions, there may be strong currents, rocks, or shifting sandbars, so it’s worth checking locally before paddling out.
