Surfing
With an ever-increasing number of surfing clubs, societies, and schools popping up along the coastline, there’s never been a better time to catch a wave in the 852. Already a pro at riding the rip curl? Join the Surf Hong Kong Facebook group to meet fellow surfers, and stay up to date with all the latest local tips. Of course, adults can’t have all the fun—Hong Kong’s junior surfers are coming into their element too, with summer surf camps experiencing a surge in popularity. Keep an eye out in spring when details of these much sought-after sessions are released.
As for where to catch your next wave, here’s what the experts say:
Antony, founder of Surfing Hong Kong, says, “Tai Long Wan in Sai Kung at 6 am on a November morning with blue skies, crisp off-shore winds, and 4-foot waves rolling through. Just me, my wife, kids, and a couple of friends... it is truly beautiful, surrounded by hills, white sand, clear water. Amazing to have such a place in a city like Hong Kong.”
The Treasure Island team says, “Our home break, of course: Pui O when it’s firing. When we have time we like to get out to Big Wave Bay in Shek O or make a weekend of it in Tai Long Wan in Sai Kung—definitely the best spot in Hong Kong. And when it’s time for a holiday, southern Taiwan is just awesome.”
The LCS team says, “We like surfing in Sha Cheung and Pui O because the southwesterly wave direction is great, and is there through spring, summer, and autumn. If the east wind picks up the waves are good too—that’s why we spend all our time in Lantau.”
Hong Kong Island
As you walk into Big Wave Bay, you’ll come across several shops and restaurants that rent out surf and bodyboards by the hour at about $50 per board with a $100 deposit required. Carry on down with your board and enjoy the surf.
Surfing Hong Kong
Where: Big Wave Bay
How much: $800 per one-hour one-on-one session; $1,000 for a two-hour private session
X Game
Where: Big Wave Bay
How much: $500 per person for group tuition; $800 per person for private tuition
East Swell
Where: Shop G32–33, Winner Mansion, 17–23 Nam On Street, Shau Kei Wan
How much: Contact East Swell
Lantau
Treasure Island Group
Where: Pui O Beach, Lantau
How much: $70 per hour or $150 per day for rental; Group tuition, $400 per hour for group tuition (up to four people)
Tip: Head to Maverick’s for a post-surf dinner—you could even make a weekend of it and rent one of two Treasure Island hotel rooms.
Long Coast Seasports
Where: Lower Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau
How much: $300 per hour for group tuition; $350 per hour for private tuition
Sai Kung
Surf Hong Kong
Where: Tai Long Wan, Sai Kung East Country Park
How much: Contact Surf Hong Kong