Shili Beach

Shili Beach is located in a sheltered bay on Taiwan's west coast, facing south into the Taiwan Strait. The spot features a crescent-shaped beach with extensive shallow water and visible sandbars within the bay. Flanking headlands with rocky outcrops frame the bay entrance, limiting wind acceleration and wave development. The area shows significant coastal development with residential zones, industrial facilities, and harbor infrastructure. Wind reliability at 48.4% suggests variable and often light conditions typical of sheltered bays. The average 1.32m waves indicate modest swell penetration. Best winds are from the east (side-shore), which allows for safer launch and landing along the developed beach. The shallow bay waters and sandbars suit intermediate riders comfortable with ground-start conditions and flat-water maneuvers. Key considerations include navigating around sandbars during lower tide, avoiding developed areas, checking tidal conditions, and being aware of potential boat traffic near harbor facilities. This spot works best during stronger wind events when the natural shelter becomes less restrictive.