Dive in Hong Kong

Scuba Diving in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is slightly different to most of the other dive sites in Asia. The visibility often isn't as good, the water is cooler and there is less to see. That said it doesn't mean that Hong Kong should be overlooked as a dive destination as it still holds a few treats of its own.

Hong Kong is surrounded by sea. The approximate sea surface area is 1650 sq km, and dotted with some 200 islands. The rocky reefs and coral comunities of Hong Kong shelter a diverse and exquisite range of fish and marine fauna. Over 300 species of reef fish and 84 species of corals (hard & soft) have so far been recorded.

Underwater visibility in Hong Kong does vary and is subject to prevailing wind and tide conditions. Depths also vary from shallow 5-10m dives, to depths os 20-30m dives. There are a variety of artificial reefs and offshore islands to dive on. Small coral communities can also be found along the eastern coastline, which make ideal snorkeling spots.

Most public beaches in Hong Kong have shark nets to protect the swimmers from sharks. Once the sea surface temperature rises to above 23C large sharks start to patrol the local waters. There have been attacks on swimmers and spearfishing divers. Most of these attacks have occured around Clearwater Bay, but shark sightings have been reported all around the SAR.

Hong Kong has several marine animals that need to avoided. The most dangerous include sea snakes (rare), cone shells (common) and blue ring octopus (some). Other animals to try and keep clear of are the lions mane jellyfish, white sea nettle and sea urchans.

Travel to Hong Kong

Hong Kong is slightly different to most of the other dive sites in Asia. The visibility often isn't as good, the water is cooler and there is less to see. That said it doesn't mean that Hong Kong should be overlooked as a dive destination as it still holds a few treats of its own.

Hong Kong is surrounded by sea. The approximate sea surface area is 1650 sq km, and dotted with some 200 islands. The rocky reefs and coral comunities of Hong Kong shelter a diverse and exquisite range of fish and marine fauna. Over 300 species of reef fish and 84 species of corals (hard & soft) have so far been recorded.

Underwater visibility in Hong Kong does vary and is subject to prevailing wind and tide conditions. Depths also vary from shallow 5-10m dives, to depths os 20-30m dives. There are a variety of artificial reefs and offshore islands to dive on. Small coral communities can also be found along the eastern coastline, which make ideal snorkeling spots.

Most public beaches in Hong Kong have shark nets to protect the swimmers from sharks. Once the sea surface temperature rises to above 23C large sharks start to patrol the local waters. There have been attacks on swimmers and spearfishing divers. Most of these attacks have occured around Clearwater Bay, but shark sightings have been reported all around the SAR.

Hong Kong has several marine animals that need to avoided. The most dangerous include sea snakes (rare), cone shells (common) and blue ring octopus (some). Other animals to try and keep clear of are the lions mane jellyfish, white sea nettle and sea urchans.