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Big Wave Bay surf break

Big Wave Bay surfForecast / Hong Kong / China

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 20 Apr 2026 HKT
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Big Wave Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Big Wave Bay sea temperature is
25.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Big Wave Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Big Wave Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (HKT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Big Wave Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.5
SSE
0.2
ESE
0.2
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.6
SW
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.1
E
0.5
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)1312414866666613456666653
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3228818419202413137376710578573624106
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
20
S
10
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
WNW
5
NE
15
ENE
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
5
ESE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrossoffglasscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:43AM
0.83
10:13AM
1.98
10:55AM
1.93
11:41AM
1.83
12:34PM
1.68
7:20AM 1:42PM
0.99 1.50
7:14AM
1.06
4:48PM
1.36
7:31AM
1.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:38PM
-0.05
3:57AM
0.78
6:37PM
-0.01
7:41PM
0.07
8:50PM
0.16
9:58PM
0.23
7:43AM
0.99
10:56PM
0.29
9:49AM
0.96
11:39PM
0.35
11:16AM
0.84
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--5:58--5:58--5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:54
Sunset6:44--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:46--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
rain showers
heavy rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
1621----121-41332----1
Temp. °C262526262626262727262521222322242324242525
Feels °C (?)272627272827272627262622222322272525242727
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Information about the Big Wave Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Big Wave Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Big Wave Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Big Wave Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Big Wave Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Big Wave Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Hong Kong? If you are looking for accommodation near Big Wave Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Hong Kong, consider staying in Hong Kong which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Hong Kong where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Aberdeen which is 10 km (6 miles) away, Kowloon, Shenzhen and Yantian.

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