Haikou Banana Hostel

Hainan’s east coast, approximately 200 km long, is well positioned to receive typhoon swells, as well as the northeast swells that wrap around China’s coast and bring their energy to the local shores. The surf season lasts from fall into early spring. While this isn’t Hawaii or Indonesia, it is easily the best and most consistent surf in China proper.

 
According to some sources, Hainan was first surfed in 1986 by a group of visiting surfers from Hawaii and California. The past few years have seen an increasing number of visiting surfers from Japan and Hong Kong. Yet Hainan’s surf remains largely untapped. As most surfers would agree, standing on the sand of a tropical island, staring out at completely empty waves, is one of the most beautiful sights to behold. And while people are increasingly growing wise to what Hainan has to offer, there will be plenty of empty surf to be had for many years to come.

We recommend that you get in touch with Brendan at  www.surfinghainan.com . They can provide boards and wetsuits, and arrange transportation to Hainan’s best breaks.

Links:

www.surfinghainan.com
720 china surf open

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