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Dadonghai surfForecast / Hainan / China
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 28 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Dadonghai surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SSE swell with 39 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dadonghai this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dadonghai in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 28th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dadonghai over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 5 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 4 | S 8 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 8 | |
39 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:42AM1.26m | 10:33PM0.72m | 9:06AM1.36m | 9:33AM1.44m | 10:03AM1.51m | 10:37AM1.55m | 11:14AM1.56m | 11:53AM1.56m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:29PM0.40m | 1:26AM0.68m | 5:15PM0.28m | 5:56PM0.19m | 6:35PM0.13m | 7:16PM0.11m | 7:59PM0.11m | 8:43PM0.14m | |||||||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 29 |
35 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 34 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 5 | E 9 | SSE 5 | E 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | E 11 |
 kJ | 7 | 28 | 7 | 28 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 15 | 24 | 19 | 31 | 123 | 157 | 320 | 286 | 155 | 63 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 5 | — | S 8 | E 17 | E 15 | E 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 7 | — | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | 50 | 74 | 30 | 21 | 4 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 13 | — | S 7 | — | — | S 7 | S 6 | — | E 17 | E 17 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 4 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 8 | E 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | — | SSE 5 | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 39 | — | 23 | — | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 8 | — | — | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1270 | 1243 | 1270 | 1270 | 821 | 1308 | 1310 | 1308 | 1148 | 821 | 821 | 1148 | 822 | 1243 | 666 | 264 | 1152 | 1152 | 264 | 662 | 680 |
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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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