Qingshan Bay (Quanzhou)

Qingshan Bay is a sandy beach break in the Quanzhou/Hui’an coastal area with soft, manageable waves that are generally suitable for beginner surfing when swell is available. The spot is described as fairly exposed, and while wave quality is often considered good, overall wave consistency is reported as unreliable—meaning sessions can be hit-or-miss depending on the day’s swell. Most guidance points to the spot working when a swell is present around 1.0–1.5 m, with the best wave behavior occurring around mid tide and often improving on a rising tide. Directionally, waves can run right and left, and North winds are noted as optimal for cleaning up the surf. Safety considerations are important here: rocks near the shore are reported hazards, and water pollution has also been flagged. Crowd level is described as empty/uncrowded for surfing on weekdays and weekends, but lifeguard/rescue coverage is not dependable, so it’s best to be self-sufficient. For gear, sources emphasize a spring wetsuit (with winter often colder than summer) and note that a thinner summer suit or shorty may be enough for short sessions when water temperatures rise. January is consistently highlighted as the best month, with regional seasonal patterns indicating stronger conditions outside the summer months.