Surf spot

Tai Long Wan (Hong-Kong)

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Country: Hong Kong
Coordinates: 22.2460, 114.2477

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Wave direction	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	ESE	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	5.3	4.8	4.7	4.9	4.8	6	5.4	5.9	5.7	5.3	4.8	4.8	5	4.3	4.2	4.2	4	3.6	4.2	4.1	3.6	3.5	3.8	4.4	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.7	4.7	5.1	5	5.5	6	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.8	5.2	5.2	5	4.8	4.9	4.6	4.8	5	5	5	4.8	4.7	4.6	4.6	4.7	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.3
Wave energy (kJ)	28	29	27	24	18	9	4	5	15	11	6	12	9	13	10	8	8	6	6	6	6	4	4	4	6	7	10	12	14	16	17	17	14	21	23	21	26	25	20	16	14	12	11	11	13	15	16	16	12	11	10	10	9	9	10	9
Wind speed (km/h)	23.7	9.4	11	22.4	21.4	24.6	33.6	34	32.6	30.8	29.3	27.3	24.5	19.4	12.1	10.9	10.8	14.8	17.2	18.9	14.3	9.3	7.6	1.8	3.6	4.4	5.2	8.6	10.4	7.2	7.6	2.3	1.5	7.2	10.1	15.1	11.8	11.4	9.4	12.7	14	11.9	9.2	9.5	17.7	19.9	24.6	27.6	24.1	22.5	25.3	25.9	24.9	20.7	15.3	12.5
Wind direction	ENECross-on	NCross-off	NCross-off	NECross	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ESEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSWCross-on	NWGlassy	NGlassy	NGlassy	NECross	ESEOnshore	SSECross-on	SCross-on	SWCross	SWGlassy	NWGlassy	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ESECross-on	ESEOnshore	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on

Tai Long Wan, Hong Kong is one of the best-known surf spots in Hong Kong, located on the eastern side of Sai Kung’s Sai Kung Peninsula in Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark territory. It’s a scenic, remote bay with a string of beaches—most famously Big Wave Bay / Tai Long Wan and nearby breaks along the bay—known for delivering some of the most reliable surf in the region when swells hit.

Spot overview

Type: Beach break, with multiple peaks
Best for: Beginners to advanced surfers, depending on swell size and which section you surf
Wave quality: Can be fun and punchy for Hong Kong standards, especially after typhoons or strong east/northeast swells
Vibe: Natural, remote, and much less urban than most Hong Kong surf spots

Conditions

Swell: Best with east to northeast swells, often linked to typhoon season
Wind: Cleanest with offshore or light winds; onshore winds can quickly make it messy
Tide: Tidal sensitivity varies by beach section, but surf is often best on mid tide to higher tide depending on sandbars

What to expect

A beautiful setting with steep green hills, clear water when conditions are good, and a more adventurous access than city beaches.
Waves can be inconsistent, but when a proper swell arrives, the bay can produce fun, rideable waves and sometimes surprisingly strong surf.
Crowds are usually smaller than at more accessible Hong Kong breaks, but it can still get busy on good swell days.

Access

Reaching Tai Long Wan usually involves hiking or boat access, which is part of what keeps the area relatively uncrowded.
Bring what you need, as facilities are limited compared with urban beaches.

Best time to surf

Late summer to autumn is often the prime period because of typhoon swells.
Winter northeast monsoon can also bring rideable swell at times, depending on conditions.

Notes

Conditions can change quickly, and the spot is exposed to weather and sea state.
Check local forecasts and tide charts before going, and be prepared for a longer trek and limited amenities.