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South China Coastal Waters

Bulletin updated at 05:30 HKT 08/Feb/2026

By the Hong Kong Observatory at 5:30 a.m. on 08 Feb 2026 

Warnings:
Gale force winds in Nan'ao, Shanwei, south of Hong Kong and
Shangchuan Dao. Strong winds in Hong Kong adjacent waters.

Weather Situation:
The northeast monsoon is affecting the south China coastal
waters.

Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
North to northeast force 6 to 7, becoming east up to force 7
later.
A few light rain patches at first.
Rough seas.

Nan'ao and Shanwei:
Northeast force 7 to 8.
Rough to very rough seas.

South of Hong Kong:
East to northeast force 7 to 8.
Rough to very rough seas.

Shangchuan Dao:
East to northeast force 6 to 7, becoming up to force 8.
Rough seas, becoming very rough.

Outlook for the following 48 hours 
East to northeasterly winds of force 6 to 7, up to force 8
at first.

Latest reports from south china coastal weather stations
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Waglan Island       Wind north force 5 
                    Visibility  50 kilometres or above 

Shantou             Wind east-southeast force 1 
                    Visibility 10 kilometres in drizzle 

Huangmaozhou        Wind northeast force 5 
                    

Macau               Wind north-northeast force 4 
                    Visibility  50 kilometres or above 

Xisha               Wind east-northeast force 3 
                    Visibility 14 kilometres 



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