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Dadonghai surfForecast / Hainan / China
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 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)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 (May 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dadonghai over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 128mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | |
82 | 218 | 231 | 143 | 240 | 219 | 176 | 276 | 227 | 176 | 303 | 212 | 110 | 95 | 95 | 67 | 130 | 127 | 85 | 95 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:44AM1.84m | 12:36PM1.83m | 1:32PM1.75m | 2:30PM1.62m | 3:32PM1.44m | 4:40PM1.25m | 7:59AM0.87m | 5:57PM1.06m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 8:33PM-0.13m | 9:36PM-0.08m | 10:37PM0.01m | 11:33PM0.12m | 00:18AM0.24m | 00:51AM0.36m | 11:53AM0.80m | ||||||||||||||
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 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
 | 7:07 | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:10 |
12 | 45 | 4 | 12 | 23 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 31 |
31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 7 | S 7 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 6 |
 kJ | 99 | 218 | 231 | 64 | 56 | 60 | 43 | 28 | 227 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 127 | 18 | 18 | 90 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 10 | — | — | ENE 10 |
| kJ | — | 96 | 72 | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — |
| kJ | 82 | — | — | 143 | 240 | 219 | 176 | 276 | — | 176 | 303 | 212 | 110 | 95 | 95 | 67 | 130 | — | 85 | 95 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 267 | 264 | 264 | 1259 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 264 | 51 | 14 | 51 | 51 | 281 | 281 | 1270 | 1243 | 264 | 1243 | 1243 | 264 | 1270 |
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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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