Dive-site story
Located along Taiwan's scenic Northeast Coast in Gongliao District, Jinshawan (Golden Sand Bay) is a sheltered cove featuring a gradual sandy slope flanked by scattered rocky reefs. The easy beach entry and gentle gradient make it a primary training ground for open water courses, navigation practice, and macro photography.
Protected sandy cove with gentle entry suitable for skills training and night dives
Rocky margins hosting diverse macro critters, including various nudibranchs and crustaceans
Sandy bottom habitat inhabited by gobies, flounder, and burying invertebrates
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm sea conditions and warmer water coincide with the summer season, while winter brings rough seas from the northeast monsoon.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NudibranchNudibranchia | Common | ||||||||||||
| Broadclub CuttlefishSepia latimanus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Banded Boxer ShrimpStenopus hispidus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Peacock FlounderBothus mancus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Goby and Pistol Shrimp PairsGobiidae | Common |
Marine forecast
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