Guanyin Beach
Also known as: Guan-Yin, Kuanyin, Guanyin Coastal Recreation Area
Open coastline, industrial-rural backdrop
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Taoyuan, NW coast, Taiwan spot - what to expect and when to come.
Oct-Mar
NE monsoon; 20+kt common; onshore to slightly offshore
High in winter monsoon
NE monsoon autumn to spring; some summer wind days
High; low tide preferred
Gusty when offshore; typhoon swell possible summer
The water
Chop and waves on the beach; flatter water at river mouth 2-3km south
Shallow at low tide; deeper on higher tides
Winter cool ~16-18C; summer warm ~27C (est)
3/2 to 4/3 winter; shorty summer
Skill & group fit
Intermediate; gusty for beginners
3 (moderate)
Waves on the beach; flat water for freeride at the river mouth
Best for self-sufficient riders; limited services on site
Getting there & schools
Wide beach launch; public toilet with hose to rinse gear
Car/scooter recommended; near Taoyuan airport
No dedicated on-site school; nearest operators in Zhunan/Hsinchu (Confirm.)
Public toilet and rinse hose; coastal recreation area amenities
Coastal park, cycling, nearby Taipei sightseeing
Low crowds; quiet beach
Permits & safety
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Gusts, shifting sandbanks, current at river mouth
Coast guard/112
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.