About This Spot
Hainan Island / Sanya, China is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in China.
Situated in Asia, the spot offers Shallow and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With SW winds, peaking from January to December, Hainan Island / Sanya, China delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
In general it is not one of these great windy places. Strong winds are rare, but during the winter months, November to March, most days have a few hours with winds above 10 knts, maybe 30%-50% of the days have a few hours even above 15 knts. Direction is usually sideshore or slightly offshore. Another source says: 90% of NE 15-25 knot during from October to March. 70% of SW 12-18 knot from June to September.
When to Go
Tropical, no wetsuit needed. During winter, the windy season, it gets a little chilly, specially during morning and evening hours. Again during winter little rain. In summer it gets very ugly hot. You can kitesurf all year round. From May to October: air temperature 28-33°C, water temperature 26-30°C, strong sun! From November to March: air temperature 20-28°C, water temperature 18-26°C, wetsuit needed (shorty only).
What to Expect
Tropical water, not super clear but the best what China has to offer, usually quite choppy, tidal difference only less than one meter. Waves are useless for surfing, just enough to make water skiing a bit difficult. But great for jumping off them. Good surfing season from November to February.
Wind & Conditions
SW
Best wind direction
In general it is not one of these great windy places. Strong winds are rare, but during the winter months, November to March, most days have a few hours with winds above 10 knts, maybe 30%-50% of the days have a few hours even above 15 knts. Direction is usually sideshore or slightly offshore. Another source says: 90% of NE 15-25 knot during from October to March. 70% of SW 12-18 knot from June to September.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Tropical water, not super clear but the best what China has to offer, usually quite choppy, tidal difference only less than one meter. Waves are useless for surfing, just enough to make water skiing a bit difficult. But great for jumping off them. Good surfing season from November to February.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Fly to Sanya airport on Hainan Island, then go South to the beach road and you are there. Basically there is 15 km empty beach west of Sanya, easily accessible from everywhere. The beach is approx. 30 minutes by car or taxi. Normally, the taxi driver is permitted to bargain for the fee. Taxi fee is around RMB 150 one way to Yalongbay. Estimated taxi fare: 18 USD (one way).
Location
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