Xichong Beach
Guangdong, China
Beach breakIntermediate
East of Shenzhen in Guangdong province, Xichong is the most accessible quality surf beach for China's tech capital, a two-bay beach in a protected cove where South China Sea typhoon swells deliver the Greater Bay Area's best surf.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–SE 1–2m at 8–12s
Wind
NW
Light to W under 15 knots
Tide
Mid tide
LowMidHigh
Season
Oct–Mar
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Beach break
Bottom
Sand
Shape
Multiple peaks in the twin coves
Length
50–100m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
- •Why: Consistent South China Sea beach break accessible for most levels
Hazards
- •Crowded on weekends with Shenzhen day-trippers
- •Typhoon season brings dangerous conditions
- •Limited parking on peak weekend days
Local Tips
- •Take the ferry from Shenzhen's Shekou port to avoid the traffic-clogged roads
- •The eastern cove (Xiao Xichong) is generally less crowded and has better shaped peaks
- •Shenzhen's extraordinary tech culture and food scene are 2 hours away
Location
22.4667, 114.5833