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Surfing Spots in Asia FROM RIGHT The crystal waters of Taiwan's east coast; The rocky side of Taiwan waters; Surfer riding the waves in Taiwan; Surfing during the colder weather in Japan. 26 · WWW.<strong>GOASIAPLUS</strong>.COM
Surfing Spots in Asia Taiwan Japan Taiwan is more than just its temples and natural wonders, its north and along the eastern coastline are home to some killer waves for surfing. It is worth noting that the surf villages and beaches are quite a drive away from the main towns, making carrying your surfboard around using public transport a hassle. Therefore the best way to travel around Taiwan to catch some waves is by renting a vehicle that allows you to discover some of the hidden surfing spots. Best time to surf on the east coast is from November until February. The east coast is a popular area for surfing with good north east swells creating barrels for all types of surfers. Places like ChengGong are notorious for their 100-meter barrels but note that it requires a perfect condition for those waves to appear. The good part is that ChengGong can still deliver some decent waves during the winter season. Jinzun is a spot where the biggest surfing competition in Taiwan is held, home to two peaks. The Right peak is where the competition is held with waters that generate strong A-Frames. The surfing culture of Japan is big if you can believe it. Not surprised though as their coastline are home to a variety of surf breaks and some world class waves. We all know that Japan is known for their efficient public transport system but lugging a longboard into the train, especially during rush hour can be difficult. So get ready to rent a car and drive down the open road to reach the sandy shores of Japan. Shonan in the Kanagawa Prefecture is the go-to place for surfing due to its proximity to Tokyo city. Embrace the surfing culture as the town is equipped with many surf shops and surf clubs offering surfing lessons. The waves around these parts include reef breaks and beach breaks with huge swells during the typhoon days. The Mecca for surfers on the land of the rising sun that even host many surfing competitions is in Chiba. The typhoon comes in in August but the waves are pretty consistent throughout. For a location with lesser crowds but consistent waves, Kyushu in the Miyazaki Prefecture has some beach breaks worth checking out. Surfing Slang Offshore winds The best type of wind for surfing where the waves are well formed and break cleanly Barrel A wave that is hollow when it is breaking. Also known as ‘tube’ Swell Solid waves that are worth surfing, the opposite of choppy waves Beach break Where the waves break on the sandy seabed Reef break Waves that break over a coral reef or a rock seabed WWW.<strong>GOASIAPLUS</strong>.COM · 27
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