Sanya, China

Sanya is located on Hainan Island in southern China, facing a protected bay with eastward orientation toward the South China Sea. The spot features shallow, light-swell bay conditions typical of tropical sheltered waters. The satellite imagery shows a calm, protected water body with minimal wave development and relatively clear water indicating shallow depths in many areas. This location receives extremely low wind reliability at only 0.3%, with average winds of just 4 knots—well below the typical 10-12 knot minimum for kitesurfing. Wave conditions are minimal, averaging only 0.46m. While the warm water temperature (26.6°C) and protected bay setting would normally suit beginners, the chronically weak wind conditions make this spot unreliable for consistent kitesurfing practice. Best winds would approach from the north on side-shore orientation. This spot is marginal for the sport and requires waiting for seasonal wind patterns or storm systems to generate usable conditions. Local knowledge of seasonal wind shifts is essential before planning sessions.