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South China Coastal Waters

Bulletin updated at 16:30 HKT 19/Nov/2025

By the Hong Kong Observatory at 4:30 p.m. on 19 Nov 2025 

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

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

Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
North to northeast force 5 to 6.
A few light rain patches.
Moderate to rough seas.

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

South of Hong Kong and Shangchuan Dao:
North to northeast force 6 to 7, up to force 8 at first.
Rough seas, very rough at first.

Outlook for the following 48 hours 
Northeasterly winds of force 6 to 7.

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 west force 2 
                    Visibility 30 kilometres 

Huangmaozhou        Wind north-northeast force 4 
                    

Macau               Wind north force 4 
                    Visibility  50 kilometres or above 

Xisha               Wind northeast force 4 
                    Visibility 8 kilometres 



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