KiteGlobeGolden Beach
Golden Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Taipei, Kaohsiung in Taiwan, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, S wind, best ridden in January, February, March, October, November, December.
| Country | Taiwan |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Taipei, Kaohsiung |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, S |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, October, November, December |
| Coordinates | 22.9612, 120.1670 |
About Golden Beach
The water is choppy and fairly clean. The tide has minimal influence and mostly the waves, that do roll into the bay, are small. Typhoons can cause HAVOCK and the waves can get big.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Golden Beach?
The best time to kite Golden Beach is January, February, March, October, November, December, when the N, S wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Golden Beach offers open ocean conditions with N, S wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Golden Beach?
Hit Tainan Airport. Ask for the Gold Coast Highway, number 17. Stop at Seven Eleven and...go kite. From Kaohsiung, drive to Tainan City and again, ask for the Gold Coast Highway, number 17.(In chinese: Wang Jean Hi An). Golden Beach is located just south of Tainan's harbor, Amping. Can also rent scooters at the Tainan Train Station, for 250NT$ per day. Taxis are fairly cheap and will readily take you there.
Hazards at Golden Beach
Mole.
View Golden Beach on the interactive map →Where can I take kite lessons near Golden Beach?
3 kite schools operate in Taiwan. See kite schools in Taiwan →
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.