Kiu Tsui Chau Island
Small Hong Kong island in Port Shelter, popular beaches
Kiu Tsui Chau at a Glance#
About Kiu Tsui Chau#
Kiu Tsui Chau (commonly known in English as Sharp Island) is a small island in Port Shelter, Sai Kung, in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It is part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark and is noted for exposed volcanic rock formations along its shoreline.
The island has small sandy beaches and shallow waters that are popular for swimming, snorkeling, and family picnics. There are short walking paths and viewpoints that overlook Port Shelter and nearby islets; the shoreline shows clear wave-cut platforms and coastal erosion features. Access is by short kai-to (small ferry) from Sai Kung Public Pier.
Geologically the island is an outcrop of volcanic formations that form part of the region protected by the geopark. The site is managed as a recreational and conservation area within Hong Kong and receives regular day visitors rather than overnight tourists.
Kiu Tsui Chau sits in Port Shelter immediately off Sai Kung town in the eastern New Territories, with direct boat links to Sai Kung Public Pier. The island lies within the sheltered waters of the bay formed by nearby islets and headlands.
- Access: Regular small-boat services connect from Sai Kung town; journeys are short and run frequently on weekends and public holidays.
- Geology: Included within the Hong Kong Global Geopark for its exposed volcanic rock formations and wave-cut platforms.
How to Get to Kiu Tsui Chau#
Kiu Tsui Chau is reached by private boat or organized boat tours from Sai Kung Public Pier. Many visitors combine it with other nearby islands and snorkeling spots; check weather and boat schedules before departure.
Tips for Visiting Kiu Tsui Chau#
- Bring binoculars for seabird watching; the islet is home to several nesting species.
- Approach by private boat or local schooner tours-landing may be restricted and rough.
- Wear good footwear; rock surfaces can be slippery with guano and algae.
Best Time to Visit Kiu Tsui Chau#
Subtropical maritime climate; autumn to spring is often the most pleasant for boat trips due to fewer storms.
Weather & Climate near Kiu Tsui Chau#
Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2086 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 12° - 18° | 15° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.8h |
| February | Good | 13° - 18° | 16° | 48 mm | overcast | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.3h |
| March | Good | 16° - 21° | 18° | 75 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 20° - 25° | 22° | 164 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.6h |
| May | Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 306 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.1h |
| June | Good | 25° - 30° | 32° | 343 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.3 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.4h |
| July | Good | 26° - 31° | 34° | 320 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 26° - 31° | 33° | 361 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 2.9 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.8h |
| September | Very Good | 25° - 30° | 31° | 257 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 22° - 28° | 25° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.5h |
| November | Excellent | 18° - 24° | 21° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 10.9h |
| December | Very Good | 14° - 20° | 17° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.7h |
