Surf spot

Jin San (Golden Mountain)

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Country: Taiwan
Coordinates: 25.2403, 121.6344

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.9	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.9	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	1.1	1.4	1.7	1.6	1.2	1.6	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.2	1	0.9	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	6.3	6.2	6.2	6.1	5.9	5.7	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.1	4.7	4.5	4.4	4.3	4.4	4.5	4.8	5	5.2	5.3	5.5	5.5	5.7	5.5	5.8	6	6	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.8	5.4	5.7	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.1	5	4.8	4.8	4.9	4.8	4.6	4.5	4.9	5.5	5.2	5	5	5	5.2	5.8
Wave energy (kJ)	297	256	203	159	125	117	107	94	80	64	53	44	35	34	32	29	29	36	32	36	33	64	106	172	156	100	148	133	116	114	142	136	137	153	185	158	146	148	120	98	70	54	42	33	25	20	16	14	14	17	14	13	14	15	15	16
Wind speed (km/h)	22.4	20.5	22.1	23.2	23.6	21.9	20.6	20.2	19.9	19.2	19.8	23.3	22.4	20.2	19.2	17.3	14.8	14.2	17.7	19.1	25.1	23	18.1	16.1	16.1	17.1	21.9	24.5	26.5	24.9	22.7	21.4	18.6	24	20.1	21.3	22.9	21.9	21.2	20.5	19.1	18.4	19.5	23.4	23.5	22.1	19.8	21.2	20.5	19.8	19.1	21.8	22.9	20.7	18.5	18.1
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Jin San (Golden Mountain), Taiwan is a surf spot on Taiwan’s north coast, near the Jinshan District in New Taipei City. It’s known for being exposed to the open ocean, so it can pick up plenty of swell, especially during the right season.

Quick overview

Location: North coast of Taiwan, near Jinshan
Wave type: Mostly beachbreak/reef-influenced waves depending on the exact section
Best swell: Northerly to northeast swells are common, with typhoon swells also delivering size at times
Best season: Typically autumn and winter for more consistent swell; summer can still produce surf from typhoons
Skill level: Often better for intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when conditions get bigger or more powerful

What it’s like

Jin San can offer fun, powerful waves when conditions line up. Because the north coast is exposed, the surf can change quickly with wind and tide. On good days, you may find clean peaks and decent punch, but it can also be choppy or too strong if the swell is large.

Conditions to watch

Wind: Light offshore or calm winds are best
Tide: Can matter a lot depending on the sand/reef setup
Crowds: Popular spots on Taiwan’s north coast can get busy when the swell is good
Hazards: Strong currents, variable bottom, and heavier surf during typhoon season

Overall vibe

Jin San is a classic north Taiwan surf stop: dependable enough to check often, with the potential for really good sessions when swell, wind, and tide align.