1. Sanya's First Summer Surf Sesson of 2011
(Sanya Surf Info/Hainan Surf Conditions Archive)

Surfers in Sanya, Hainan Island, China were treated to an early summer swell this weekend that brought 2-3 foot waves to Dadonghai Beach in what appears to be the first southern swell of the summer season. ...

2. Surfing in Hainan Takes Center Stage at China’s Wanning International Surf Festival
(Sanya Surf Info/Surfing News for Sanya, Hainan Island, China)

...  stand up paddleboard. Over a two day extended-weekend, sponsored professionals Holly Beck, Wingnut, Emilliano Cataldi, and Sam Bleakley will surf in the same waves as emerging local standouts such ...

3. Early Winter Typhoons Kick Off Hainan Surf Season
(Sanya Surf Info/Surfing News for Sanya, Hainan Island, China)

Surfing in Hainan takes a bit of patience, dedication, and luck to score decent waves, and this past summer’s disappointing swells have equated to very little in the way of Hainan surf.  But if the past ...

4. September 24, 2008
(Sanya Surf Info/Hainan Surf Conditions Archive)

Yesterday's winds have subsided, and though a bit closed out, most exposed beaches will see head high surfable waves. ...

5. September 18, 2008
(Sanya Surf Info/Hainan Surf Conditions Archive)

It's been so flat, it's getting depressing.  I'm starting to doubt the existence of decent surf in Dadonghai.  Bring on winter.

6. China’s Surfers Await Typhoon Hagupit
(Sanya Surf Info/Surfing News for Sanya, Hainan Island, China)

... China are waxing up their boards and preparing for a few days of solid surfing. As all surfers know, typhoon swells bring waves and waves bring surfers out from their hiding places among the rest of society ...

7. Darci "Miss Rainbow" Liu
(Sanya Surf Info/Know Your Sanya Locals)

... become quite a decent surfer in her own right as well, and can be seen conquering shoulder-high waves at Dadonghai, Shimei Bay, and HoHai beaches on her girly pink longboard.    ...

8. About Hainan Surfing
(Sanya Surf Info/Surfing in and Around Sanya, Hainan Island, China)

... Surfing Hainan providing the most established and well-respected service in the area.  While Sanya Bay and Yalong Bay may occasionally be blessed with waves during heavy typhoons, the most reliable and ...

9. Surfing in Sanya and Hainan
(Sanya Surf Info/Surfing in Hainan and Sanya)

The surf in Sanya, China is surprisingly good; if you know where to go and how to get there. There are a few spots to surf in Hainan that are relatively easy to access from Sanya, and several surfboard ...

10. Surfing in and Around Sanya, Hainan Island, China
(Category)

Here are some helpful resources to get your surf trip to Hainan headed in the right direction.  Remember, local surfers may be willing to help you score perfect empty waves, so be polite and courteous ...