Dadonghai surfForecast / Hainan / China

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 CST
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Dadonghai surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dadonghai sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dadonghai this week:

The surf forecast for Dadonghai over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dadonghai in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 31st Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful11AM (Tue 31st Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dadonghai over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.8
S
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.9
S
0.8
SSE
0.9
SSE
1.1
S
1
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.2
SSE
1.5
S
1.4
SSE
1.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)333455565566666676776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)224203430495227394940568969239208115208186104
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
10
E
15
SE
15
SE
10
E
10
ESE
15
SE
10
E
15
SE
15
SE
10
NE
15
SE
15
SE
10
E
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
ENE
15
SE
10
SE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:54PM
1.54
5:15PM
1.50
6:44PM
1.45
8:03PM
1.41
11:12AM
0.75
9:10PM
1.36
10:54AM
0.83
10:07PM
1.28
11:00AM
0.94
10:59PM
1.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
0.16
3:05AM
0.15
3:51AM
0.18
4:25AM
0.24
1:47PM
0.72
4:50AM
0.32
3:26PM
0.62
5:07AM
0.42
4:33PM
0.51
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:53--6:54--6:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C262723262725262725272724272725272825272825
Feels °C (?)272825272827292828292927292929293028293028
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Information about the Dadonghai Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dadonghai provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dadonghai can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dadonghai surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Dadonghai) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Dadonghai may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Hainan? If you are looking for accommodation near Dadonghai, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Hainan, consider staying in Sanya which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Hainan where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bacun which is 63 km (39 miles) away, Li-an, Baoding and Baisha.

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