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South China Coastal Waters

Bulletin updated at 23:30 HKT 08/Nov/2026

By the Hong Kong Observatory at 11:30 p.m. on 08 Nov 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. Besides, a cold front is expected to move across the
coastal waters of Guangdong at first on Monday.

Area forecasts for the next 24 hours

Hong Kong Adjacent Waters:
East to northeast force 5 to 6, becoming north force 7.
A few rain patches.
Moderate to rough seas.

Nan'ao and Shanwei:
East to northeast force 6 to 7, becoming north up to force
8.
Rough seas, becoming very rough.

South of Hong Kong and Shangchuan Dao:
East to northeast force 6 to 7, becoming north up to force
8.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Rough seas, becoming very rough.

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

Latest reports from south china coastal weather stations
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Waglan Island       Wind east-northeast force 3 
                    Visibility 19 kilometres 

Shantou             Wind east-southeast force 1 
                    Visibility 23 kilometres 

Huangmaozhou        Wind northeast force 4 
                    

Macau               Wind east-southeast force 2 
                    Visibility  50 kilometres or above 

Xisha               Wind east-northeast force 3 
                    Visibility 15 kilometres 



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