The Surf Window

Zhuhai Beach

Guangdong, China

Beach breakBeginner

Across the Pearl River Delta from Hong Kong, Zhuhai is China's most liveable city, and its south-facing coastline occasionally catches South China Sea typhoon swells that deliver rideable waves to a city more famous for its border crossing to Macau.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size–SE 0.8–1.5m at 8–10s

Wind

N

Light to NW under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Feb

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Small beach peaks

Length

30–60m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginners
  • •Why: Small, accessible South China Sea waves great for learning

Hazards

  • •Very flat most of the time, patience required
  • •Jellyfish seasonally
  • •Heavy boat traffic near the Macau border

Local Tips

  • •Xianglu Bay and Lover's Road Beach are the most consistent spots
  • •The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge connects the three cities, extraordinary engineering
  • •Zhuhai's seafood restaurants along the waterfront are excellent and affordable

Location

Map showing the location of Zhuhai Beach in Guangdong, China

22.2769, 113.5681