Dadonghai
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99% of the time, it's one-foot waves breaking on the sand. About 2-3 times per year, a typhoon will enter this area, making for fun, head-high+ waves.
Atmosphere:
The "locals" are expats who are a bunch of wannabe surfers likely to drown in real waves. Given how pathetically inconsistent the waves are, it's obvious they're in Sanya for other dubious reasons. That being said, they are perfectly happy with one-second rides while regarding themselves as pioneers of surfing in China. Watch them disappear during typhoon swells!
Additional Info:
Sanya city's main spot. All sand bottom, so nothing to be scared of. Surf between the swimming areas. Few surfers, but lots of swimmers to dodge. Also, watch out for boats and jet skis.
Location
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Right in Sanya city, Hainan. Lots of buses and taxis go to this public beach in a major resort area.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Powerless |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
8.49 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
13.77 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |