The Leisure and Cultural Services Department manages a total of 42 gazetted public beaches in Hong Kong. With the exception of 3 beaches that are temporarily closed, shark prevention nets have been installed at all the remaining 39 public beaches, of which 10 are in Southern District on the Hong Kong Island, 9 in Islands District, 6 in Tuen Mun District, 7 in Tsuen Wan District, 6 in Sai Kung District and 1 in Tai Po District.
Information of Beaches
For information on water quality of public beaches, please visit the webpage of Environmental Protection Department.
For the latest information on public beaches (such as hoisting of red flags), please visit our webpage on Press Releases.
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Notice
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced that lifesaving services will be provided at 22 gazetted beaches from April 1. Please refer to the Annex for details of the beaches concerned.
During the swimming season (from April to October), lifesaving services will be provided daily at the above gazetted beaches from 9am to 6pm. The services will be extended from 8am to 7pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the peak period from June to August.
The LCSD reminds members of the public not to swim at the beaches without lifesaving services to avoid accidents.
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Special Announcement
Due to the damage caused to the footpaths leading to Chung Hom Kok Beach and Chung Hom Kok Beach Children's Playground by landslides, these venues will be temporarily closed until further notice.
Leisure and Cultural Services Department