Dadonghai surfForecast / Hainan / China

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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
28.3° 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 1.0m 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.9
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
8
1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.2
S
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.8
S
5
0.9
S
5
0.9
SSE
5
1.3
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.6
SE
6
1.2
SSE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
5
31
45
45
120
108
113
165
149
115
105
203
103
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
ESE
10
NE
15
ESE
15
SE
5
ENE
15
SE
15
SSE
5
SE
15
S
10
S
5
SE
15
S
10
SSW
5
ENE
0
S
15
E
10
ENE
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
ESE
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:54PM1.28m
5:06PM1.20m
9:03AM0.86m
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
Low Tide
1:05AM0.32m
1:35AM0.37m
12:02PM0.82m
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
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:05
7:06
7:06
7:07
7:07
7:07
7:07
1
1
2
4
4
1
3
7
7
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
30
27
30
30
27
30
30
28
31
32
29
29
29
27
28
27
27
31
31
30
31
32
30
33
33
32
33
33
33
34
35
34
34
33
31
33
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
NW
6
1.1
ENE
8
1
E
9
1
E
9
0.9
E
8
0.7
E
7
0.5
E
7
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.9
S
5
0.9
SSE
5
0.4
ENE
10
1.2
S
6
1.3
SSE
6
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
1.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
184
154
158
105
51
23
33
33
45
45
32
108
113
18
18
19
18
18
103
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
6
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
E
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
10
0.3
ENE
10
0.2
E
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
10
Energy kJ
1
35
17
32
14
7
33
32
31
18
3
8
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.9
ENE
9
0.2
S
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.8
S
5
1.3
S
6
1.5
SSE
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
6
1.6
SE
6
0.5
E
5
Energy kJ
65
129
1
5
31
120
165
149
115
105
203
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
662
1245
87
264
1243
87
267
1308
1243
286
822
14
264
1243
14
14
267
51
1313
1152
87
Best forecast wave conditions in Hainan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in China
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
6
5
5
5
9
9
9
9
8
9
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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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