'Tide Tables for Hong Kong 2010' now on sale

15 October 2009

The Hong Kong Observatory publication "Tide Tables for Hong Kong 2010" is now on sale.

The tide tables list the predicted heights and times of daily high and low waters at 10 locations in Hong Kong - Chi Ma Wan, Ko Lau Wan, Kwai Chung, Lok On Pai, Quarry Bay, Shek Pik, Tai O, Tai Po Kau, Tsim Bei Tsui and Waglan Island. Phases of the moon are also given.

The bilingual publication is a useful reference for engineers, shipping companies, wharf and container terminal operators, yachtsmen, fishing and water sports enthusiasts.

At $20 a copy, "Tide Tables for Hong Kong 2010" is available at the Hong Kong Observatory Resource Centre, the Publications Sales Unit of the Information Services Department, the Kowloon Map Publications Centre of the Lands Department, the Marine Department Headquarters, General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Tuen Mun Central Post Office and Sha Tin Central Post Office. An electronic book-ordering service is also available at the online Government Bookstore at http://www.bookstore.gov.hk, details of which can be obtained through the telephone enquiry service of the Information Services Department at 2537 1910.