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TROPICAL CYCLONES IN 2011

Table 3.5.4    

Times and heights of the maximum sea level and the maximum deviation from astronomical tide at tide stations in Hong Kong during the passage of Nalgae

Station (See Fig.1.1) Maximum sea level
(above chart datum)
Maximum deviation from
astronomical tide*
Height (m) Date/Month Time Height (m) Date/Month Time
Quarry Bay

3.25

3/10

01:39

0.86

3/10

13:11

Shek Pik

3.18

3/10

01:32

0.80

3/10

14:30

Tai Po Kau

3.31

3/10

01:06

0.96

3/10

01:10

Tai Miu Wan

3.39

3/10

00:36

1.04

3/10

00:36

Tsim Bei Tsui

3.36

3/10

03:09

0.94

3/10

03:09

Waglan Island

3.30

3/10

01:05

0.91

3/10

06:46


*The deviations are due to the combined effect of storm surge and the northeast monsoon prevailing over the south China coast.