Riyue Bay
Also known as: Sun and Moon Bay, Riyuewan, Wanning
Crescent bay, headlands, palms
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Hainan, China spot - what to expect and when to come.
NE monsoon Oct-Mar
NE monsoon; wind variable - surf-led spot
Wind moderate/variable; swell reliable
Oct-Apr (waves)
Tide and swell dependent
Typhoon swells; comp-day crowds
The water
Waves 1-2 m; point and beach breaks
Medium; reef and sand
Warm ~26.5 C avg
Boardshorts or shorty
Skill & group fit
Beginner to advanced (surf)
3 (moderate)
Surf schools for beginners; advanced on points
Good for surf-focused groups
Getting there & schools
Beach access; parking
Car from Wanning or Sanya
Multiple surf schools and camps at the bay
Surf shops, cafes, guesthouses, resorts
Wanning town, Xinglong hot springs, coffee farms
Busy in season; established surf scene
Permits & safety
Confirm. entry ticket
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Reef, rocks, surf crowds, rips
VERIFY
Confirm.
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.