The annual ranking of this beach has been maintained as “Good” since the beach water quality monitoring programme began in 1986. During a bathing season, it mostly achieves Grade 1, while occasionally it hovers to Grade 2.
Beach water quality will be affected by the surface run off or discharge from the hinterland during and after heavy rain and bathers are advised not to swim at the beach for up to three days after a storm or heavy rain. The public are also advised not to swim at the beach until the water quality has improved.
Hap Mun Bay Beach
Beach Grading in 2026
Hap Mun Bay Beach
Breakdown of beach grading in the last three bathing seasons (2023 to 2025)
Hap Mun Bay Beach
Long-term trend of beach water quality
Highlight:
Hap Mun Bay Beach is a picturesque beach, located at the southern side of Sharp Island (Kiu Tsui Chau) in Sai Kung District. Being a popular holiday destination, it offers clear water, silvery sand and is surrounded by wooded hills. It is the finest beach in Hong Kong in terms of water quality and scenic environment. It is a remarkable beach to swim and to enjoy the country park's scenery.
Location:
Hap Mun Bay, Sharp Island, Sai Kung
Beach length:
99 meters
Orientation:
Southwest
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