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South China Coastal Waters

Bulletin updated at 16:30 HKT 02/Feb/2026

By the Hong Kong Observatory at 4:30 p.m. on 02 Feb 2026 

Warnings:
Strong winds in all areas.

Weather Situation:
The northeast monsoon is affecting the south China coastal
waters. Besides, an easterly airstream is expected to affect
the coastal waters of Guangdong gradually overnight.

Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
East to northeast force 4 to 5, becoming up to force 6.
Moderate seas, becoming rough.

Nan'ao and Shanwei:
East to northeast force 6 to 7.
Rough seas.

South of Hong Kong:
East to northeast force 5 to 6, occasionally force 7.
Moderate to rough seas.

Shangchuan Dao:
East to northeast force 5 to 6.
Moderate to rough seas.

Outlook for the following 48 hours 
East to northeasterly winds of force 5 to 6.

Latest reports from south china coastal weather stations
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Waglan Island       Wind east force 3 
                    Visibility 36 kilometres 

Shantou             Wind east-southeast force 2 
                    Visibility 19 kilometres 

Huangmaozhou        Wind east force 4 
                    

Macau               Wind north-northeast force 3 
                    Visibility 22 kilometres 

Xisha               Wind northeast force 3 
                    Visibility 16 kilometres 



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