Overview
Jin Shan, also known as Green Bay or Golden Mountain, is a sandy beach break that throws both lefts and rights. The peaks spread out between the boulders at the north end and the jetty in the middle, so there is room to find your own section. It is usually fairly average and easygoing, but it can turn good on the backside of a typhoon.
When It Works
The bank draws swell from north through east-northeast to southeast (N-ENE-SE), and a northeast swell is the best match. It is usable from 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft. Consistency is moderate, so you will find rideable days without it being on all the time.
Wind and Tide
Look for a southwest offshore wind to clean it up. It works across low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
This is a friendly spot for beginners, and the various peaks between the north-end boulders and the middle jetty give newer surfers plenty of space to spread out. Expect a busy lineup, especially through summer when the crowds pack in.
Access
You will find restrooms and showers on hand, plus a car park with paid parking. Worth knowing before you go: the big rivermouth jetty pulls a smaller crowd but brings bad pollution, and the next bay over has the nuclear plant's cooling water outflow. Wan-Li is another nearby option worth checking.
