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South China Coastal Waters

Bulletin updated at 16:30 HKT 08/Feb/2026

By the Hong Kong Observatory at 4:30 p.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:
Northeast force 6 to 7, becoming east up to force 7.
A few light rain patches.
Rough seas.

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

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

Outlook for the following 48 hours 
East to northeasterly winds of force 5 to 6, up to force 7
at first.

Latest reports from south china coastal weather stations
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Waglan Island       Wind northeast force 3 
                    Visibility 45 kilometres 

Shantou             Wind southeast force 2 
                    Visibility 23 kilometres 

Huangmaozhou        Wind northeast force 4 
                    

Macau               Wind north-northeast force 3 
                    Visibility 35 kilometres 

Xisha               Wind northeast force 3 
                    Visibility 15 kilometres 



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