What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Shek O Beach?

OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.

When is the best time to visit Shek O Beach for sea views?

Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Shek O Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.

Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Shek O Beach?

Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Shek O Beach Tides & Ocean Viewing Index

Hong Kong Island, Hong KongAsia/Hong_Kong

Ocean View Index

81Excellent

Next tide

02:19High Tide

Sunrise / Sunset

22:23 – 09:50

Local time

09:06

Shek O Beach on southeastern Hong Kong Island, a tranquil village shore popular for weekend barbecues.

Ocean Viewing Index

Updated · Oct 25, 2026 00:19

Reference time: local noon · 12:07 (Asia/Hong_Kong)

Estimated

Excellent

Excellent viewing conditions. Highly recommended!

Sub-Index Breakdown

Six dimensions feed the overall Ocean Viewing Index.

Sea Color
Clear blue-green · hue
75.1
Clarity
Turbid · NTU
49.3
Visibility
15+ m horizontal · m
100
Sea State
Calm, glassy (0-1) · Beaufort
100
Lighting
Golden hour, optimal · lux
98.3
Water Quality
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Weather Forecast

7-day marine weather forecast from Open-Meteo model.

TodayOct 25

Light Rain

30°23°

2.9 m/s

0.5mm

MonOct 26

Light Rain

29°24°

3.6 m/s

1.9mm

TueOct 27

Light Rain

30°24°

4.3 m/s

1.5mm

WedOct 28

Overcast

27°23°

5.3 m/s

ThuOct 29

Clear

29°23°

2.9 m/s

FriOct 30

Clear

30°25°

2.7 m/s

SatOct 31

Overcast

28°25°

4.9 m/s

Visibility: 15 km·Cloud: 29%

48-Hour Hourly Forecast

Hour-by-hour marine weather for the next 48 hours.

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7-Day OVI Trend

Forecast ocean viewing conditions for the coming week.

Best today: Viewing conditions are Excellent; aim for the golden hour just after sunrise or before sunset. Great for snorkeling and photography.

High & Low Tides Today

Times and heights of today's high and low water.

Spring TideCoefficient: 112.9 / 120Higher coefficient means larger tide range; 120 is the largest spring, 20 the smallest neap.

Time	Type	Height
02:19	High	1.05 m
08:19	Low	0.41 m
15:19	High	1.24 m
21:19	Low	0.43 m

Fishing & Surf Forecast

Solunar feeding times and today's surf rating.

80Excellent10Very PoorView full forecast

48-Hour OVI Trend

Hour-by-hour ocean viewing outlook for the next 48 hours, dampened by rainfall.

Today's Tide Summary

A quick look at the day's high and low water.

High Tide

02:19

1.05 m

Low Tide

08:19

0.41 m

High Tide

15:19

1.24 m

Low Tide

21:19

0.43 m

Best Months to Visit

Average Ocean Viewing Index by month over the past year.

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Based on historical climatology (Pitarch 2021)

Nearby Beaches

Other beaches closest to Shek O Beach.

1.2 km away

Big Wave Bay Beach

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

6.2 km away

Repulse Bay Beach

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

6.5 km away

Clear Water Bay Beach

Sai Kung, Hong Kong

10 km away

Stanley Beach

Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Frequently asked questions

What is the Ocean Viewing Index (OVI) for Shek O Beach?: OVI is a 0-100 composite score combining sea color, water clarity, visibility, sea conditions, sunlight and water quality to help you decide if the sea is worth seeing today.
When is the best time to visit Shek O Beach for sea views?: Start with the current and 7-day OVI forecast for Shek O Beach, then choose a daylight period that also fits your plan. If you want tide pools, exposed shore, or a tide-dependent walk, check the local high and low tide times as well.
Should I use tide times or OVI for a visit to Shek O Beach?: Use tide times when your visit depends on water level, such as a sandbar, tide pool, or exposed rocks. Use OVI to compare likely sightseeing conditions including sea appearance, visibility, sea state, and lighting. For a coastal trip, read both together.

Essential Information

Coordinates: 22.2369°, 114.2581°
Timezone: Asia/Hong_Kong
Region & Country: Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong

Data sources

Tides: UHSLC / FES2022b · Weather: NOAA GFS · Sea color: NASA MODIS/VIIRS