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World's Only
Wave Pool on a
Tropical Island

Hainan Island, China
Top 100 oceanfront golf course in Hainan, China
World Top 100
Greatest
Golf Course
Ranked by Golf Digest
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Most Unexpected Surf + Golf Trip on Earth
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First Time in China

Land easy. Surf hard.

We handle everything.

01

Visa-Free Entry

Hainan offers visa-free stays up to 30 days for travelers from most Western countries.

02

English Support

Clear, on-the-ground English-speaking support so you always know where to go and what comes next.

03

Logistics Handled

Airport transfers, session bookings, and trip planning — taken care of, start to finish.

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Your perfect wave, on demand.

PerfectSwell® Hainan — the world's only wave pool on a tropical island, offering 23 wave configurations for first-timers, experienced surfers, and those looking to catch their first barrel.

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Top 100 Greatest · Ranked by Golf Digest

Tiger Woods played here.

Mission Hills, Shenzhou Peninsula, and Shanqin Bay — three of Asia's best courses, all within driving distance of the wave pool.

Oceanfront golf course in Hainan, China

Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Greg Norman, Nick Faldo, and Gary Player have all played on Hainan's tropical fairways.

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Hainan's Best-Kept Secret

Wait… this is China?

Hainan isn't on the global surf map — and that's the point. Clear water, palm-lined points, empty lineups. The waves have always been here.

Our local guides know this coast by heart — swell, wind, tide, and the lesser-known breaks. Come with us, and surf the side of Hainan most travelers never see.

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Surf and Stay

Stay with us.

A premium boutique stay by renowned Japanese architect Shuhei Aoyama — set inside the wave pool grounds, just steps from your next session.

Book your stay with us and enjoy 20% off your PerfectSwell® wave pool sessions.

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Packages

Choose your experience.

Every trip is built around the wave pool. What you add around it is up to you.

Wave pool daytime
3 or 4 Nights

The Wave Pool Escape

The surf-only package. 3 or 4 nights at the Wave Pool Resort, 2 PerfectSwell® sessions a day for the couple, all in.

  • 6 (3N) or 8 (4N) PerfectSwell® sessions for the couple
  • Wave Pool Resort — Ocean & Pool View Room
  • Premium board rental, video, round-trip transfer, breakfast

From US$900 / person, couple sharing

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Hainan coastal road
7 Nights / 8 Days

Surf & Explore

The slow week. 5N Wanning + 2N Sanya. Four PerfectSwell® mornings plus two full-day private culture charters — Areca Manor and the Sanya coast.

  • 8 PerfectSwell® sessions per person across 4 surf mornings
  • Wave Pool Resort + 5-star Sanya hotel, breakfast included
  • Two private-charter culture days · English-speaking guides

From US$1,990 / person, couple sharing

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Hainan golf course
Premium 7N or Luxury 11N

The Surf & Golf Retreat

Two tiers. PerfectSwell® mornings paired with 3 championship rounds — The Dunes (#2 in China) and Mission Hills Blackstone (#1, World Top 100).

  • 4 PerfectSwell® sessions + 3 championship rounds (with caddy)
  • Premium: Wave Pool Resort + Ritz-Carlton Haikou
  • Luxury: adds Rosewood Sanya + yacht charter + Lu Hui Tou round

From US$2,581 / person (Premium), Luxury US$5,578

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Fully Flexible

Build a Custom Trip

Tell us your dates, group, and interests. We'll build the perfect Hainan surf trip around you.

Beyond the Pool

Discover a different side of
tropical China.

Hainan is nothing like what most people picture when they think of China — think waterfalls, coffee plantations, night markets, world-class golf, and empty surfs.

Li elder portrait

Ancient culture

Li heritage & indigenous traditions

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Golf course

Golf

Tiger Woods has played here

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Cuisine and coffee plantation

Cuisine & Coffee Plantation

Seafood, markets, coffee & chocolate

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Waterfall

Nature

Waterfalls, rivers & mountains

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Why This Trip Is Different

Come for the waves.
Stay for the adventure.

More than a wave pool — this is a surf trip through tropical China, where world-class waves, boutique stays, and island exploration come together.

PerfectSwell® Wave Pool

23 wave settings for every level — from first ride to first barrels.

Tropical Hainan

Waterfalls, coffee farms, night markets, golf, and a coastline most travelers never see.

Beyond the Surf

Bring your partner, your family, or your crew. The trip works beautifully even if not everyone surfs.

Who It's For

Every kind of traveler.
One incredible trip.

Surfer

Surfers

Consistent, powerful PerfectSwell® waves at every level. No swell windows, no crowds.

Oceanfront golf course in Hainan

Golfers

Tee off on a Top 100 oceanfront course, then surf perfect waves the same afternoon. Two world-class sports, one trip.

Kids training

Families

Kid-friendly lessons, safe waves, and a whole island of adventure beyond the pool.

Rainforest viewpoint

Explorers

Curious about a different side of Asia? This is tropical China most people don't know exists.

Trip Support & Facilities

Surf. Recover. Explore. Repeat.

Surf shop interior

Surf Shop

On-site session essentials, accessories, and travel-friendly gear.

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Board rentals

Board Rentals

On-site boards matched to your level, session type, and goals.

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Surf cafe

Surf Café

Coffee, cold drinks, and a place to reset between sessions.

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Recovery and wellness

Recovery & Wellness

Sauna, ice bath, hot bath, and post-session recovery about 20 minutes from the wave pool.

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Why Travel With Us

We make Hainan easy.

Official PerfectSwell® Partner

We book your sessions directly with PerfectSwell® Hainan — no middlemen, no markups on pool time. Priority scheduling included with every package.

Designed for International Travelers

With an operations team in both the US and China, we deliver a seamless, English-first experience from first inquiry to checkout. Our founders are surfers and explorers themselves — so every detail reflects what international travelers actually value.

End-to-End Trip Support

From airport pickup to wave pool scheduling to restaurant recommendations — we handle the details so you can focus on the experience.

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The World's Only Wave Pool on a Tropical Island

Your Hainan surf trip
starts here.

Tell us your dates, your crew, and your style. We'll build the rest.

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The world's only wave pool on a tropical island.

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This is what a session looks like.

From whitewater to head-high barrels — one pool, every level, every day.

Filmed at PerfectSwell® Hainan, Wanning.

Sessions

Pick your session.

Whether it's your first time standing up or your thousandth barrel, there's a session dialed in for you.

Learn to Surf

Your first wave, ever. Soft boards, a coach in the water, and whitewater waves designed to get you standing up on day one.

Beginner

Past whitewater and ready to ride the shoulder. Mellow, reformed waves to practice your pop-up, trim, and first turns.

Intermediate

Clean, open-face walls you can actually draw a line on. The best wave in the pool for building speed, flow, and real turns.

Advanced

Faster, punchier, more sections. Uncrowded waves to link turns, commit to the lip, and push every session further than the last.

Barrel Session

Hollow, heavy, and on demand. The session everyone comes for — get tubed more times in an hour than most surfers get in a lifetime.

Air Session

Ramp section on repeat. Punt airs, work rotations, and treat the pool like your own private launch pad.

Private Session

Book the whole pool. Custom wave settings, your crew only — perfect for film shoots, family trips, or a dream session dialed to you.

Coaching & Programs

Coached by the best.

Every program is led by qualified coaches with competition and teaching backgrounds.

  • Private 1-on-1 60 min · any level
  • Group Clinic 60 min · max 4 surfers
  • Kids Program Ages 6–14
  • Pro Training Camp Multi-day · invitation
  • Video Analysis Add-On Available with all sessions
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Trip Support & Facilities

Everything you need to surf easier.

Surf shop, board rentals, and café on site at the wave pool — plus a dedicated recovery space about 20 minutes away.

Surf Shop

Boards, wetsuits, fins, wax — all major brands. On site.

Board Rentals

Shortboards, longboards, soft tops — by the session. On site.

Recovery & Wellness

Sauna, ice bath, hot bath. About 20 minutes from the wave pool.

Surf Café

Specialty coffee, cold drinks, post-session bites. On site.

Performance

Watch what's possible.

When the pool turns up — every setting, every style, one lineup.

Gallery

From first light to last wave.

Pricing

Session rates.

Priced per 60-minute session by wave level. Package discounts apply for multi-session bookings and trip packages.

Beginner / Intermediate

¥ —

Whitewater + Reform + Open Face. Board rental optional.

Advanced

¥ —

Performance waves. Air sections, carves, speed lines.

Pro / Barrel

¥ —

Contest-grade sets. Limited availability. Booking required.

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FAQ

Things surfers ask.

Do I need to know how to surf?

No. The pool runs beginner sessions on whitewater and reform waves — you'll be up and riding on your first day with coaching.

What's the minimum age?

Kids' programs start at age 6.

How many waves do I get per session?

Session volume depends on the wave type and group size — typically 10–15 waves per 60-minute session.

Do I need to bring my own board?

Not required. The on-site surf shop has quality rental boards for every level and every wave type.

Can non-surfers watch?

Yes — comfortable viewing decks, a café, and a clubhouse. Spectators welcome and free.

Can I book just the pool, without a hotel package?

Yes. Standalone session booking is available. Trip packages combine the pool with accommodation, transfers, and support.

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Your Perfect Wave Awaits

Ready to paddle out?

Book a session, plan a trip, or ask about custom coaching. We'll put you on the right wave.

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Learn to Surf

Start your surfing journey in a safe, fun environment, guided by coaches who genuinely want you to stand up on day one. Perfect for first-timers — kids and adults alike. We'll cover water safety, surfing fundamentals, and push you into gentle rolling waves so you can feel the magic of that first ride. Small groups or private lessons — whichever suits you.

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  • Ages 5 and up
  • No surf experience needed
  • Pre-session instruction and in-water push-ins
  • Small groups (max 4 per coach) or private instructors available
  • All equipment provided — board and wetsuit included
  • 15 to 25 waves per session
  • Photos and video of your waves available
  • Special needs? Just let us know — we'll take care of it

Guaranteed waves. Guaranteed good times.

The Experience

What a session looks like.

  • Safe, easy push-ins onto gentle rolling shore break — one surfer on every wave.
  • Coaches in the water helping you pop up, find your balance, and stand tall.
  • Focus on foot positioning, balance, and the mechanics of your first turns.
  • Waves come in sets of 3–4, with less than 2 minutes between your rides.
  • 1-hour sessions, up to 16 surfers total in the pool.
  • Professional surf instructors in the water (max 4 surfers per coach).
  • Private instructors available on request.
  • Life jackets available on request.
Requirements

Before you paddle out.

  • Comfortable swimmer — able to swim at least 15 meters unassisted.
  • Minimum age: 5 years old.
  • Free of injury or illness that could affect water activity.
  • Special needs? Contact us — we've got you covered.
Included In Your Session

Everything you need, on us.

Beginner Academy

First time on a board? No problem. Our coaches walk you through the basics before you hit the water — paddling, popping up, and where to stand. You'll be standing by the end of your first session.

Surfboard & Wetsuit

All equipment available on-site. Bring your own if you prefer — otherwise, we've got you covered.

Photo & Video

Every wave in the pool is filmed. Watch your session on the lounge screens and take home downloads of your best rides.

Lockers, Showers & Changing

Stash your gear, rinse off, and get changed. Everything you need, steps from the pool.

Recovery Suite

Glass-walled sauna, ice bath, and hot plunge. Recover between sessions and stay fresh all day.

Surf Café

Specialty coffee, cold drinks, and post-session bites right at the pool. A great spot to catch up with friends between rides.

Ready To Ride

Come stand up on your first wave.

Book a Learn to Surf session, or tell us a bit about your crew and we'll build the right trip around you.

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Beginner

Past your first lesson and ready for more. Our Coaster wave delivers safe, gentle ground-swell waves with a long, easy roll-in — you'll have plenty of time to find your feet, work on balance, and start to turn the board. Friendly, experienced coaches make sure surfing feels both fun and approachable.

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  • Ages 6 and up
  • Soft top boards included
  • Friendly, experienced surf coaches
  • Pre-session instruction in the water
  • Photos and video available
  • 3-wave sets — about 15 waves per session
  • Small groups so you get plenty of attention

A safe, friendly wave to find your feet on.

The Experience

What a session looks like.

  • Safe, easy roll-in take-offs — one surfer per wave.
  • Gentle ground-swell waves with plenty of time to find your feet.
  • Work on balance, control, foot positioning, and starting to turn the board.
  • One day lefts, one day rights.
  • Less than 2 minutes between your waves.
  • Professional surf guides in the water for help and encouragement.
  • Life jackets available on request.
Requirements

Before you paddle out.

  • Comfortable swimmer — able to swim at least 25 meters unassisted.
  • Safe, independent handling of surf equipment in the water.
  • Able to paddle with strength and catch your own waves.
  • Able to stand and maintain balance on a moving board.
Included In Your Session

Everything you need, on us.

Beginner Academy

New to surfing? No problem. Our friendly, experienced coaches walk you and your kids through the basics — paddling, popping up, and where to stand — before you ever hit the water.

Surfboard & Wetsuit

All equipment available on-site. Bring your own if you prefer — otherwise, we've got you covered.

Photo & Video

Every wave in the pool is filmed. Watch your session on the lounge screens and take home downloads of your best rides.

Lockers, Showers & Changing

Stash your gear, rinse off, and get changed. Everything you need, steps from the pool.

Recovery Suite

Glass-walled sauna, ice bath, and hot plunge. Recover between sessions and stay fresh all day.

Surf Café

Specialty coffee, cold drinks, and post-session bites right at the pool. A great spot to catch up with friends between rides.

Ready To Ride

Find your feet on your next session.

Book a Beginner session, or tell us about your crew and we'll build the right trip around you.

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Intermediate

Get tons of reps and level up your surfing on a consistent, chest-to-head-high Trestles-style wave. The Runner has a roll-in take-off that gives you a long, clean wall to work on connecting turns and trying new manoeuvres. With 4 waves every 90 seconds, this is a super fun, safe way to keep progressing.

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  • Bring your own board or rent on-site
  • Option for sessions with a professional surf coach
  • Similar to chest-to-head-high Trestles
  • Rights and lefts available
  • Photos and video available
  • 4 waves every 90 seconds
  • Two wave settings — Jetty and Nose Rider

The Jetty setting — clean, makeable walls. A great wave for stringing together turns and dialing in your intermediate progressions.

The Nose Rider setting — long, mellow walls perfect for hang fives, hang tens, and stretching out your noseriding.

The Experience

What a session looks like.

  • Safe, angled take-offs — one surfer per wave.
  • Playful, ripable wave with a clean, open face.
  • Work on connecting turns and trying new manoeuvres.
  • Improve balance, control, speed, and foot positioning.
  • One day lefts, one day rights.
  • Less than 2 minutes between your waves.
  • Professional surf guides in the water for help and guidance.
  • Soft and hard boards both allowed.
  • Great for a standard shortboard or a small-wave board with extra volume.
Requirements

Before you paddle out.

  • Knowledge of surfing etiquette.
  • Able to paddle with strength and catch your own waves.
  • Able to surf on the face of the wave.
  • Good control of the board and the ability to turn.
  • Confident frontside and backside.
  • Not suitable for first-time or beginner surfers.
Included In Your Session

Everything you need, on us.

Professional Guidance

Our friendly, experienced surf guides help you with positioning, timing, and the small adjustments that make a big difference. Optional one-on-one coaching available on request.

Surfboard & Wetsuit

A huge quiver of boards covers all shapes and sizes — performance shortboards, mid-lengths, and soft tops. Wetsuits for kids and adults available too. Or bring your own.

Photo & Video

Every wave in the pool is filmed. Watch your session on the lounge screens and take home downloads of your best rides.

Lockers, Showers & Changing

Stash your gear, rinse off, and get changed. Everything you need, steps from the pool.

Recovery Suite

Glass-walled sauna, ice bath, and hot plunge. Recover between sessions and stay fresh all day.

Surf Café

Specialty coffee, cold drinks, and post-session bites right at the pool. A great spot to catch up with friends between rides.

Ready To Ride

Level up on every wave.

Book an Intermediate session, or tell us about your crew and we'll build the right trip around you.

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Advanced

Uncrowded, chest-to-head-high Trestles-style waves — playful and powerful, the kind of session you've been dreaming about. The Peak has a quick take-off and a long, open face that gives you all the room you need to maneuver. Throw big wrapping turns, get barreled, boost airs — like a great day on the Gold Coast, every session.

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  • Bring your own board or rent from our quiver
  • Guidance from a professional surf coach
  • Similar to a good day on the Gold Coast
  • Rights and lefts available
  • Photos and video available
  • 4 waves every 90 seconds

Powerful, uncrowded waves. Every session feels like a dream.

The Experience

What a session looks like.

  • Safe, angled take-offs — one surfer per wave.
  • Powerful, ripable wave.
  • Work on turns and try new manoeuvres.
  • Turns, airs, and a barrel section all in one wave.
  • One day lefts, one day rights.
  • Less than 2 minutes between your waves.
  • Professional surf guides in the water for help and guidance.
  • High-performance boards for a high-performance wave.
  • Grovelers and fun-boards can be a blast — logs may feel a bit sluggish.
Requirements

Before you paddle out.

  • Knowledge of surfing etiquette.
  • Able to paddle with strength and catch waves.
  • Able to surf on the face of an advanced wave.
  • Able to handle steep, fast drop-ins.
  • Control of the board and the ability to turn.
  • Confident frontside and backside.
  • Not suitable for beginner or intermediate surfers.
Included In Your Session

Everything you need, on us.

Professional Guidance

Our experienced surf guides help with positioning, take-off timing, and the small calls that turn good sessions into great ones.

Surfboard & Wetsuit

A huge quiver of boards covers all shapes and sizes — performance shortboards, mid-lengths, and soft tops. Wetsuits for kids and adults available too.

Photo & Video

Every wave in the pool is filmed. Watch your session on the lounge screens and take home downloads of your best rides.

Lockers, Showers & Changing

Stash your gear, rinse off, and get changed. Everything you need, steps from the pool.

Recovery Suite

Glass-walled sauna, ice bath, and hot plunge. Recover between sessions and stay fresh all day.

Surf Café

Specialty coffee, cold drinks, and post-session bites right at the pool. A great spot to catch up with friends between rides.

Ready To Ride

Surf the wave you've been dreaming of.

Book an Advanced session, or tell us about your crew and we'll build the right trip around you.

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Pro — Slab Barrel Wave

Perfect, uncrowded barrels. Our barrel wave delivers a quick, steep take-off into a large, hollow tube — the best way to dial in your barrel riding and chase that one perfect, dreamy wave. Designed for elite surfers who want time inside the wave, on every wave.

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  • Available exclusively in Private Sessions
  • Bring your own board or rent from our quiver
  • Guidance from a professional surf coach
  • Rights and lefts
  • Photos and video available
  • Contact us for private session details

More tubes in an hour than most surfers get in a lifetime.

The Experience

What a session looks like.

  • Safe, angled take-offs — one surfer per wave.
  • Powerful, hollow, ripable wave.
  • Work on turns and try new manoeuvres.
  • Perfect, makeable barrels.
  • One day lefts, one day rights.
  • Less than 2 minutes between your waves.
  • Professional surf guides in the water for help and guidance.
  • High-performance boards for a high-performance wave.
Requirements

Before you paddle out.

  • Knowledge of surfing etiquette.
  • Able to paddle with strength and catch waves.
  • Able to surf on the face of an advanced wave.
  • Able to handle steep, fast drop-ins.
  • Control of the board and the ability to turn.
  • Confident frontside and backside.
  • Not suitable for beginner or intermediate surfers.
Included In Your Session

Everything you need, on us.

Professional Guidance

Our experienced surf guides help with positioning, take-off timing, and barrel-riding tips so you make the most of every wave.

Surfboard & Wetsuit

A huge quiver of boards covers all shapes and sizes. Wetsuits for kids and adults available too. Or bring your own.

Photo & Video

Every wave in the pool is filmed. Watch your session on the lounge screens and take home downloads of your best rides.

Lockers, Showers & Changing

Stash your gear, rinse off, and get changed. Everything you need, steps from the pool.

Recovery Suite

Glass-walled sauna, ice bath, and hot plunge. Recover between sessions and stay fresh all day.

Surf Café

Specialty coffee, cold drinks, and post-session bites right at the pool. A great spot to catch up with friends between rides.

Ready To Ride

Get inside the wave.

Barrel sessions are private bookings. Tell us about your crew and we'll set the wave up around you.

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Pro — Air Wave

Take your air game to the next level on a perfect, consistent ramp. Our air wave delivers a quick take-off, an open face to gain speed, and a clean ramp section to close out the wave — the best way to work on different styles of airs and new manoeuvres.

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  • Available exclusively in Private Sessions
  • Bring your own board or rent from our quiver
  • Guidance from a professional surf coach
  • Rights and lefts
  • Photos and video available
  • Contact us for private session details

Same ramp, every wave. Treat the pool like your launch pad.

The Experience

What a session looks like.

  • Safe, angled take-offs — one surfer per wave.
  • Powerful, ripable wave.
  • Work on turns and try new manoeuvres.
  • Turns and airs — designed for boosting.
  • One day lefts, one day rights.
  • Less than 2 minutes between your waves.
  • Professional surf guides in the water for help and guidance.
  • High-performance boards for a high-performance wave.
Requirements

Before you paddle out.

  • Knowledge of surfing etiquette.
  • Able to paddle with strength and catch waves.
  • Able to surf on the face of an advanced wave.
  • Able to handle steep, fast drop-ins.
  • Control of the board and the ability to turn.
  • Confident frontside and backside.
  • Not suitable for beginner or intermediate surfers.
Included In Your Session

Everything you need, on us.

Professional Guidance

Our experienced surf guides help with positioning, timing your launch, and the small calls that put you in the right spot for every air.

Surfboard & Wetsuit

A huge quiver of boards covers all shapes and sizes. Wetsuits for kids and adults available too. Or bring your own.

Photo & Video

Every wave in the pool is filmed. Watch your session on the lounge screens and take home downloads of your best rides.

Lockers, Showers & Changing

Stash your gear, rinse off, and get changed. Everything you need, steps from the pool.

Recovery Suite

Glass-walled sauna, ice bath, and hot plunge. Recover between sessions and stay fresh all day.

Surf Café

Specialty coffee, cold drinks, and post-session bites right at the pool. A great spot to catch up with friends between rides.

Ready To Ride

Send it.

Air sessions are private bookings. Tell us about your crew and we'll set the wave up around you.

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Private Sessions

Reserve the entire wave pool just for your group. Our Private Sessions let you rent the pool by the hour, choose any wave from our menu, and even mix between settings within the same session. Our technology delivers 30–50 waves per session in 4-wave sets — perfect, consistent waves built around your crew.

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  • Bring your own board or rent on-site
  • Choose your waves from our full menu
  • Choose your music playlist
  • Guidance from a professional surf coach
  • Private surf coach available on request
  • Photos and video available

Your crew. Your waves. Your music. Your pool.

The Experience

What a session looks like.

  • Safe, angled take-offs — one surfer per wave.
  • Private session with just your crew — nobody else in the lineup.
  • Choose Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, or Pro waves.
  • Choose rights and lefts.
  • Mix and match: pick Beginner waves for an easy session, or go Advanced/Pro for ripable surf with turns, airs, and barrels.
  • Less than 2 minutes between your waves.
  • Professional surf guides in the water for help and guidance.

The Wave Menu

Over 50 different wave types are available exclusively in Private Sessions — from playful longboard walls, to clean intermediate faces, to barrels, to launch-ramp airs. Get exclusive access to our full menu.

Requirements

Before you paddle out.

  • Knowledge of surfing etiquette (for Intermediate and above).
  • Able to paddle with strength and catch your own waves.
  • Able to surf on the face of the wave.
  • Control of the board and the ability to turn.
  • Confident frontside and backside.
  • Beginner waves available for first-timers in your group.
Included In Your Session

Everything you need, on us.

Professional Guidance

Our experienced surf guides help everyone in your crew — from first-timers to advanced surfers — get the most out of every wave.

Surfboard & Wetsuit

A huge quiver of boards covers all shapes and sizes. Wetsuits for kids and adults available too. Or bring your own.

Photo & Video

Every wave in the pool is filmed. Watch your session on the lounge screens and take home downloads of your best rides.

Lockers, Showers & Changing

Stash your gear, rinse off, and get changed. Everything you need, steps from the pool.

Recovery Suite

Glass-walled sauna, ice bath, and hot plunge. Recover between sessions and stay fresh all day.

Surf Café

Specialty coffee, cold drinks, and post-session bites right at the pool. A great spot to catch up with friends between rides.

Ready To Ride

Build the session around your crew.

Reach out and we'll help you design the perfect Private Session — for film shoots, family trips, birthdays, or just a dream day with friends.

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Packages

Trip packages built
around your style.

Whether you want a pure surf trip or a full Hainan adventure, we have a package that fits.

Packages

Choose your experience.

Every trip is built around the wave pool. What you add around it is up to you.

Wave pool daytime
3 or 4 Nights

The Wave Pool Escape

The surf-only package. 3 or 4 nights at the Wave Pool Resort, 2 PerfectSwell® sessions a day for the couple, all in.

  • 6 (3N) or 8 (4N) PerfectSwell® sessions for the couple
  • Wave Pool Resort — Ocean & Pool View Room
  • Premium board rental, video, round-trip transfer, breakfast

From US$900 / person, couple sharing

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Hainan coastal road
7 Nights / 8 Days

Surf & Explore

The slow week. 5N Wanning + 2N Sanya. Four PerfectSwell® mornings plus two full-day private culture charters — Areca Manor and the Sanya coast.

  • 8 PerfectSwell® sessions per person across 4 surf mornings
  • Wave Pool Resort + 5-star Sanya hotel, breakfast included
  • Two private-charter culture days · English-speaking guides

From US$1,990 / person, couple sharing

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Hainan golf course
Premium 7N or Luxury 11N

The Surf & Golf Retreat

Two tiers. PerfectSwell® mornings paired with 3 championship rounds — The Dunes (#2 in China) and Mission Hills Blackstone (#1, World Top 100).

  • 4 PerfectSwell® sessions + 3 championship rounds (with caddy)
  • Premium: Wave Pool Resort + Ritz-Carlton Haikou
  • Luxury: adds Rosewood Sanya + yacht charter + Lu Hui Tou round

From US$2,581 / person (Premium), Luxury US$5,578

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Tell us your dates, group, and interests. We'll build the perfect Hainan surf trip around you.

Wanning river treehouse
Explore Hainan

Tropical China,
like nothing you'd expect.

Waterfalls, coffee plantations, fire shows, night markets, and empty coastlines. A side of China most travelers never see.

More than a wave pool destination.

Hainan is China's tropical island province — warm year-round, culturally rich, and beautifully undiscovered by international travelers. The wave pool is why you come. Hainan is why you stay longer than you planned.

Coffee plantation

Coffee Plantations

Xinglong's tropical coffee culture

Waterfall

Waterfalls

Hidden cascades in tropical forest

Fire show

Night Entertainment

Fire performances & cultural shows

Local market

Night Markets

Tropical flavors & local life

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Wanning

Surf Town Atmosphere

The wave pool's home town. A laid-back coastal community with local surf shops, cafés, and a growing surf culture that feels genuine and welcoming.

Xinglong

Hot Springs & Coffee Culture

Just minutes away, Xinglong is known for natural hot springs, lush tropical gardens, and a unique Southeast Asian-influenced cuisine brought by returning overseas Chinese.

Nature

Mountains, Rivers & Coastline

Hainan's interior is mountainous and wild. Rivers carve through palm forests. The coastline alternates between dramatic cliffs and long sandy beaches.

Culture & Food

Night Markets & Local Cuisine

Fresh seafood, tropical fruit, local specialties, chocolate-making experiences, and fire performances. Immersive, delicious, and endlessly photogenic.

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For Non-Surfers

Not everyone has to surf.

While the surfer in your group is in the pool, there's a full tropical island to explore. Spa treatments, nature hikes, river excursions, cooking experiences, markets, and the beach club.

We design itineraries where surfers and non-surfers can split during the day and come back together for incredible shared experiences.

Rooftop lounge
Resort sunset

See it for yourself.

The best way to understand Hainan is to experience it.

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Plan Your Trip

Everything you need
to know.

Getting to Hainan is easier than you think. Here's what to expect.

Getting There

How to Reach Hainan

Fly into Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) or Haikou Meilan (HAK). Direct flights from major Asian hubs. We handle your transfer to the resort — approximately 90 minutes of scenic coastal driving.

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Accommodation

Where You'll Stay

Premium rooms at the Riyue Bay Surf Resort. Choose between modern hotel rooms with mountain views or designer boutique rooms. All within walking distance of the PerfectSwell® pool.

Language

English Support

Full English-speaking trip coordination from booking to checkout. Your guide, transfers, and all communications are in English. We're available via WhatsApp throughout your stay.

Transport

Getting Around

All packages include airport transfers and resort transport. For exploration days, we arrange guided transport to Hainan's best spots. No local transit to figure out.

Gear

Board Rentals & Surf Shop

Travel light. The on-site surf shop carries all major brands, and quality board rentals are available for every session. Bring your own if you prefer — but you don't have to.

Best Time to Visit

When to Come

The PerfectSwell® pool operates year-round. Hainan is tropical — warm in every season. October through April offers the most comfortable weather and best natural surf conditions.

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FAQ

Trip questions, answered.

Do I need a visa to visit China?

Hainan offers visa-free entry for visitors from many countries for stays up to 30 days. We'll help you confirm your eligibility during trip planning.

Is it worth flying to China for this?

This is not just a wave pool — it's a full tropical destination trip. PerfectSwell® waves, premium accommodation, unique cultural experiences, and an island most travelers have never explored. Many guests tell us it was their most surprising and memorable surf trip.

What if I don't speak Chinese?

We handle everything in English. Your trip coordinator, airport pickup, and all communications are in English. We're also available via WhatsApp throughout your stay.

What if only one person in our group surfs?

Our packages are designed for exactly this. While the surfer is in the pool, non-surfers can enjoy the hotel pool, beach club, spa, Hainan exploration, or simply relax at the recovery suite.

Can the trip be customized?

Absolutely. Every trip can be tailored to your dates, group size, interests, and budget.

Is it family-friendly?

Very much so. The wave pool offers kid-friendly sessions, the resort is comfortable for families, and Hainan has plenty of activities for all ages.

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Let's plan your trip.

Tell us about your group and we'll handle the rest.

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Pure Golf Trip
No surf — just golf across Hainan's championship fairways: Mission Hills, The Dunes, Lu Hui Tou, and the invitation-only Shanqin Bay.
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Response Time

We typically respond within 24 hours.

What Happens Next?

1

You send us your inquiry with dates and preferences.

2

We design a personalized trip proposal within 24–48 hours.

3

We refine it together until it's exactly right.

4

Confirm with a deposit and we handle the rest.

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