The Surf Window

Jinzun

Taitung, Taiwan

Point breakIntermediate

A scenic left-hand point break on Taiwan's Pacific coast in Taitung County, Jinzun delivers long, peeling lefts in a rugged gorge setting that makes it one of Asia's most beautiful and underrated surf destinations.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)

Wind

W

Offshore

Tide

mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

October

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Left

Bottom

Rock and sand

Shape

Long, peeling left, consistent walls that peel across the bay, best on northeast and southeast swells

Length

100–300m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The wave is long and consistent without being extreme, a great point break for developing surfers.

Hazards

  • •Rocky entry and exit
  • •Typhoon swells can arrive rapidly and dramatically increase size
  • •Limited facilities in the remote Taitung valley

Local Tips

  • •Jinzun (Jinzun Harbor) is set inside a dramatic river gorge where the mountains meet the Pacific, one of surfing's most scenic settings.
  • •The Tropic of Cancer passes through this part of Taiwan, the east coast has a tropical, laid-back character very different from Taipei.

Location

Map showing the location of Jinzun in Taitung, Taiwan

23.0833, 121.4333