KiteGlobeHainan Island / Sanya
Hainan Island / Sanya is a kiteboarding spot near Sanya, Haikou in China, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SW wind, best ridden in January, February, March, November, December.
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Sanya, Haikou |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | SW |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, November, December |
| Coordinates | 18.2888, 109.4299 |
About Hainan Island / Sanya
Tropical water, not super clear but the best what China has to offer, usually quite choppy, tidal difference only less than one meter. Waves are useless for surfing, just enough to make water skiing a bit difficult. But great for jumping off them. Good surfing season from November to February.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Hainan Island / Sanya?
The best time to kite Hainan Island / Sanya is January, February, March, November, December, when the SW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Hainan Island / Sanya offers open ocean conditions with SW wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Hainan Island / Sanya?
Fly to Sanya airport on Hainan Island, then go South to the beach road and you are there. Basically there is 15 km empty beach west of Sanya, easily accessible from everywhere. The beach is approx. 30 minutes by car or taxi. Normally, the taxi driver is permitted to bargain for the fee. Taxi fee is around RMB 150 one way to Yalongbay. Estimated taxi fare: 18 USD (one way).
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.