Jinzonglu (Hainan)

Jinzonglu is a low-profile but exposed sandy beach break in Sanya’s Yalong Bay, producing both left and right waves over a sandy bottom. The wave power is commonly described as ordinary to fun/moderate, with good ride quality and typical sessions producing rides around 50 to 150 meters. It’s generally framed as beginner-friendly, including for learners who want manageable, peeling surf. Best performance is linked to a south to southeast (and sometimes summarized as southwest to south/southeast) swell combined with offshore winds from the north to north-northwest. Conditions are reported as very consistent—about 150 days per year—with the most reliable window frequently given for winter months, especially November through March. For wind grooming and cleaner faces, sources repeatedly point to North winds as the best direction. Safety considerations are important at this exact spot: sharks are explicitly listed as a hazard, and there are also notes about sun exposure and occasional swimmers (plus possible rip currents during larger swells). Local guidance emphasizes avoiding designated swimming zones and staying clear of motorized watercraft areas. Additionally, water clarity may decrease during swells due to sediment. Crowd levels are described as very quiet on weekdays (and generally minimal crowds overall in some reports), with more activity around weekends and public holidays. Water temperature is warm year-round (roughly low 20°C in winter up to high 20°C in summer), and wetsuit guidance ranges from rash guards/boardshorts in warmer months to shorty/spring-suit style protection during winter months.