Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau
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I don't think surfing is 'permitted' on this beach so the lifeguards sometimes run you off... but that's quite rare.
Location
Loading...Access
Take ferry to Mui Wo on Lantau Island
and take a bus (number 1 or 4) get off at the stop near the firestaion in Cheung Sha or hike there
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Don't know |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | West, SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Pollution, Sharks, Shark protected
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Tai Long Wan (Hong-Kong)
4.69 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Tai Long Wan (Lantau)
18.61 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Nw reef - shelter island, sai kung
22.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |