Hong Kong & Guangdong
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Positives
- Consistent NE monsoon swells
- New spots to discover
- Offshore mornings
- Close to Hong Kong
Negatives
- Mostly flat in spring and summer
- Few spots, mainly beachbreak
- Language barrier in Guangdong
- Pollution
Hong Kong & Guangdong surf travel guide
Surfing in Hong Kong is far removed from the big city shopping, skyscrapers, crowded streets and junks jostling in the harbour. Set in a much more peaceful rural setting at least an hours drive away, the relatively consistent beachbreaks and fickle, secret reefbreaks can produce some quality waves, in seasonally specific conditions.
Surf spots in Hong Kong & Guangdong
Research the 11 surf breaks in Hong Kong & Guangdong and discover what spots suit the current conditions.
Break lowdown
We’ve collated the wave data giving you a unique insight into the 11 breaks in Hong Kong & Guangdong .
When to go
Surf and weather statistics to help plan your surf trip to Hong Kong & Guangdong
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Library
Helpful surf travel videos and articles featuring Hong Kong & Guangdong .
Travel Information
General
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- Tourists
- 62,900,000
- Population
- 1,439,323,776
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Security
Health
Money
- Currency
- CNY
Cost of living
Communication
- Dialing in
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- Dialing out
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- Emergencies
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- Language
- Standard Chinese (Mandarin/Putonghua), Yue (Cantonese), Wu (Shanghaiese), Minbei (Fuzhou), Minnan (Hokkien-Taiwanese), Xiang, Gan, Hakka dialects, minority languages
Electricity
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Visas
China - Visas are complicated, expensive (between US$100- $200) and vary quite a bit from country to country. You need to apply for your visa well in advance of a trip as it takes time and is not always straightforward. Hainan also has its own visa rules. Be smart and get it sorted early!
Hong Kong - Although considered part of China for most things, HK has its own visa policy that allows stays of up to 90 days visa free.
Getting Around
All options are well catered for and generally very affordable and include taxies, buses, ferries, trains and trams. Tourists are not allowed to drive a car without a Chinese driving license.
Accommodation
HK hotels are relatively expensive; Stanford Hotel in Mongkok fr $75/n. China is cheaper; Zhelang has 3-star hotels for $30/night. Meals are cheap but not like a western Chinese take-away!
Activities
HK is the events capital of Asia for arts, sports, theatre, festivals and concerts. It's a vibrant city, but nature escapes are close by.
Hazards & hassles
BWB HK, Shek O and Cheung Sha can have lots of local surfers and expats. Bad pollution everywhere - use ear plugs and keep your mouth shut. Traffic can be awful.
Handy Hints
Rent or buy boards at Eric's Shop on Big Wave Bay HK beach; rental boards $7/d and bodyboards $3/d, or store your own boards. 3 shops in HK sell boards ($390-780). In China, driving is illegal for gweela's (foreigners). Shenzhen is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.