Surf spot

Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau

Forecast conditions and map view for Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau in Hong Kong. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Hong Kong
Coordinates: 22.2329, 113.9572

Metric
Metric	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00
Wave height (m)	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SSE	ESE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	SSW	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	SE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	4.3	4	4.5	4.3	4.8	5.3	5.2	5.6	5.4	5.2	4.5	4.5	4	3.5	4.8	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.3	5.4	5.3	4.8	4.8	5.3	5.3	4.8	4.8	5	5	5	5	5	4.7	4.5	4.8	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.5	3.8	3.9	3.7	4.5	4.7	5.3	5.3	4	3.8	3.5	4.8	4.3	4.6	5	5.1	5
Wave energy (kJ)	6	7	6	5	4	4	3	4	6	4	4	4	2	3	7	7	8	8	7	6	5	5	5	5	4	4	2	3	2	3	2	2	3	3	4	5	4	4	3	2	2	1	2	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	3	3	3	2	2	2
Wind speed (km/h)	21.7	10.4	16.5	15.9	13.7	30.7	33.9	43.1	40.2	39.3	33.9	31.2	30.3	28.1	26.3	21.3	21.6	22.4	23.3	18.9	18.9	12.7	9.2	6.2	8.5	10	18.1	27.1	28	29.5	30.4	31.4	34.6	33.9	32.9	32.8	30.1	27.4	29.1	29	31.5	32.3	29.8	29	29.5	31.4	31	34.6	34.7	32.9	30.7	25.7	26.2	27.6	26.5	23.9
Wind direction	ENEOffshore	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NCross-off	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	EBlown out	EBlown out	ENEBlown out	ENEOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	EOffshore	SECross-off	SECross-off	SSECross	SECross-off	ENEOffshore	NECross-off	ENEOffshore	EOffshore	ESEOffshore	ESECross-off	ESEOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	ENEOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	ESEOffshore	ESEOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	EOffshore	ESEOffshore	ESEOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	EOffshore	ENEOffshore	ENEOffshore	EOffshore	ESEOffshore	ESECross-off	EOffshore	EOffshore

Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau (Hong Kong) is one of Hong Kong’s best-known surfable beaches, offering a long stretch of sand on the south coast of Lantau Island. It’s a scenic, relatively open beach break with a relaxed, tropical feel compared with Hong Kong’s more urban coastal areas.

Surf description

Wave type: Predominantly beach break
Best swell direction: Usually works best with south to southeast swells
Wave quality: Can range from fun and mellow to fairly punchy depending on swell size and wind
Conditions: More reliable in the summer typhoon season, though rideable surf can appear at other times
Wind: Offshore or light winds improve shape; strong onshore winds can make it messy

What it’s like

Cheung Sha is known for its wide sandy beach, which makes it a comfortable and forgiving surf spot. The waves are often best for beginner to intermediate surfers, though larger swells can produce faster, more powerful sections. Because the beach is long and somewhat exposed, sandbars can shift, so the break’s shape changes over time.

Local atmosphere

Scenic setting: Backed by green hills and a laid-back beach vibe
Crowds: Usually less crowded than mainland Hong Kong beaches, but weekends and good swell days can draw people
Amenities: Nearby restaurants, beach facilities, and easy access to other parts of Lantau

Things to keep in mind

Surf quality can be very tide-dependent
Conditions can change quickly with monsoon winds and typhoon systems
As with many Hong Kong spots, water quality and crowding can vary, so it’s worth checking local reports before heading out