Should I surf in Hong Kong (Shek-O)

[kitesurfer]

HI all, surfing in HK is more for beginner to novice as the waves are usually less the 10 ft at most. For a less crowded beach, try Pui O beach on Lantau Island.

Or the local harbour. Industrial or what! Easy paddle out just jump off the freeway.



KS

[Lebowski]

I have surfed at Big wave Bay. I stayed at Shek-O for a week or so in October, and BWB only broke once at about shoulder high. I would guess that it's pretty inconsistant.

The wave itself was around shoulder high and short period (ie. pretty low quality really) but lots of fun. The water was warm (rashy/boardies) but there's lot of rubbish floating about in the water unfortunately. It was also very crowded although it was still easy enough to get waves. You can rent boards there for next to nothing. I rented a fish which was in good condition for around £5/day.

You may as well surf it if you're in the area I'd say.

[SurfHK]

Hey

If any one wants advice or tips on surfing in HK (from beginner to advance) feel free to email us or check out our facebook / website. The winter season is just starting so hopefully the waves will be getting better from now on. Hope your all managing to get in the water!

http://surfhongkong.com/

http://www.facebook.com/SurfHK

Becky

[peazz]

Sorry for the resurrection on this thread but felt i would expand for anyone coming in from search engines.

Pui-o / Lower cheung sha are both weather dependent, they normally start to fire around may time when the winds move from ne / e to s/sw. If there's a typhoon on I would defiantly recommend being in shape, primarily they are beach breaks BUT lower chueng sha has a point at the north end of the beach that starts working on a SW swell only and WILL barrel, any other time its just normal beach break but none the less still very very fun sucky waves, There is however a huge shark net for swimmers slap bang in the middle of the best break on lantau ( lower cheung sha ).

At lower cheung sha there is a sideways current thats pushes you from the rock into the shark net, this can get very tiring and also a bit messy if your board gets caught up and the waves are sucky.

Big wave bay / Tai-long wan, Sai kung are for the winter months when the winds are blowing from ne / e and normally very consistent during the winter months but i would recommend a steamer or spring suit depending how the water is.

Big wave bay gets very very crowded on the weekends so avoid if you dont want to be fighting for waves and in the water with complete newbies, in hong kong surfing is alot more sociable with no local-ism at all from what I have experienced.

winter months - N / NE / Sometimes SE Winds

Big wave bay - forgiving with less rips.
Tai long wan ( translated big wave bay also ), sai kung - very rippy but has the best shaped waves in hong kong, Longish hike across dragons back, but very beautiful place, and the above poster (becky) is very helpful

Summer months - S / SE / SW Winds

Pui-o - dont know much about this break, I love the pure sucky hollow fun of lower
Lower cheung sha - sidetow but when it picks up, they suck u up, are hollow and super super fun, point works on sw
Upper cheung sha - Pure beach break, breaks a little close to shore and no real banks

- Andy

[taghazoutvillage]

the village of Sai Wan is the best place actually to surf in HK

[peazz]

It does indeed have the best shaped waves Tag, but thats only in winter months when the winds blow from north to east. Its also a 45 minute trek along dragons back, which if you want easy access without trekking miles with your board is not the best option.

[yauqueen]

Any surf school out in Hong Kong that operates daily/easy to contact, that can hook me up when I'm in Hong Kong? I've tried email a bunch of places a couple months ago and nobody responds.

I haven't surfed in a long time and I need to rent gear.

[GazinOz]

I used to live in HK.
Tai long wan is/was indeed the best place, but a (enjoyable)trek to get to.
I would say HK is a great base to fly to other spots around Asia, not a surf destination really.
Of course, like most places, HK can have its day if the weather lines itself up.
Gaz