Dadonghai surfForecast / Hainan / China

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 12 May 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
28.5° 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 Thursday (May 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dadonghai in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 14th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
S
4
0.9
S
5
1
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.1
S
6
1
SSE
6
1
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
18
43
53
120
91
69
66
61
87
88
173
242
160
91
91
72
80
103
175
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
5
SE
10
S
15
S
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
SW
0
E
15
SSE
15
SE
10
NNE
5
ESE
10
SSE
5
NNE
15
SE
5
SE
5
SE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
on
High Tide
6:31PM1.10m
8:43AM0.95m
8:01PM1.01m
8:50AM1.10m
9:29PM0.92m
9:09AM1.28m
10:56PM0.84m
9:37AM1.47m
00:31AM0.77m
10:13AM1.64m
10:56AM1.77m
11:44AM1.84m
Low Tide
1:59AM0.44m
2:07PM0.68m
2:19AM0.53m
3:26PM0.49m
2:33AM0.63m
4:31PM0.28m
2:41AM0.71m
5:31PM0.09m
2:38AM0.74m
6:31PM-0.05m
7:31PM-0.12m
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:08
1
3
1
4
1
2
2
3
2
2
9
22
31
Temp °C
30
27
30
30
28
32
32
29
32
32
28
28
29
27
29
29
28
29
28
27
26
33
31
34
33
33
35
34
34
35
34
30
33
33
32
32
33
32
32
31
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
10
0.7
S
4
0.9
S
5
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
1.1
S
6
0.3
ENE
10
1
S
6
0.9
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
7
1.5
SSE
7
0.3
E
10
1.1
SSE
6
0.4
WSW
5
1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.6
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
9
Energy kJ
23
33
18
43
32
32
91
18
66
61
87
88
173
242
16
91
8
72
80
54
58
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
W
5
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
10
0.6
WSW
5
0.4
ENE
9
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
8
Energy kJ
32
32
33
33
18
2
18
19
19
19
8
17
21
26
39
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
6
0.4
ENE
10
0.2
WSW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.3
E
10
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
6
Energy kJ
2
31
2
3
17
4
10
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
6
1
S
5
1.3
S
6
1
SSE
6
0.5
WSW
3
1.5
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
Energy kJ
13
53
120
69
6
160
91
103
175
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1243
1243
281
1243
1243
264
1243
1243
14
1313
87
14
14
1862
14
1862
1862
1148
1441
264
264
Best forecast wave conditions in Hainan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in China
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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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