Pipeline. Mavericks. Riyuewan? China’s surf breaks don’t have the same reputation as those at Malibu or Hawaii’s North Shore, but some would say that’s to their advantage. You won’t wait in a lineup at Hainan’s beaches, where surfing was just introduced a few years ago. The swell is up on Sanya’s Dadonghai Beach from May to September, while nearby Riyue Bay and Shimei Bay boast prime conditions all winter long.
The island’s first and only surf shop, Surfing Hainan was founded in 2008 by three surfers who were impressed with Hainan’s laid-back, uncrowded waves. Paddling out into the bathtub-warm water without another soul in sight, it’s hard to disagree with them. To rent a board or take a lesson, stop into the shop on Riyue Bay. The staff also offers surf trips to more remote parts of the island to catch the perfect wave.
For easiest access to the Riyue Bay breaks, the 3-star 21st-Century Hotel is only a short walk away. Surfing Hainan/Riyue Bay Surf Club is located on the Eastern Expressway, about a 90-minute drive from Sanya.
Wave-riders who want a little more pampering after a long day paddling can check into Le Méridien Shimei Bay Beach Resort & Spa, a 15-minute drive down the road.
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