Next to HKUST campus; 20-30 minute walk from HKUST Atrium.
Pak Shui Wun is a beach dive beside HKUST with a sandy training bottom.
Pak Shui Wun is a beach dive beside HKUST with a sandy training bottom.
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Pak Shui Wun is a sheltered Clear Water Bay beach beside HKUST with a sandy training bottom, patchy coral and a low-key shore entry. It works well for buoyancy practice, relaxed snorkeling or a simple warm-up dive when you want an easy local session rather than a full-boat day. Bring self-sufficient gear and expect a basic beach setup.
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Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
0m - 4m
Depth Note
Shallow near-shore training water with a gradual bottom profile; exact depth varies by entry point, section and tide.
Best Season
Late spring to early autumn, with calm-water windows preferred.
Typical Conditions
Shallow sandy bottom with patchy coral and a pebbly shoreline; best treated as a calm-weather training beach.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Bring shore footwear and plan the entry around tide and weather so the pebbly shoreline stays manageable.
Access Restrictions
No changing rooms or showers on site; public toilets are not immediately adjacent, so plan to be self-sufficient.
Legal Notes
Follow local campus and shoreline access rules, and avoid entering during organized clean-ups or other HKUST events.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Good for buoyancy drills, relaxed shore practice and warm-up dives on a sandy bottom with some coral patches.
Freediving
Only a secondary option for shallow practice on calm days; the site is better suited to scuba and snorkeling.
Snorkeling
Works for easy snorkeling in calm water over the shallow edge, especially if you want a simple local beach session.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Next to HKUST campus; 20-30 minute walk from HKUST Atrium.
Snorkeling outing near HKUST; no changing or shower area; public toilet about 15 minutes away.
Local report describing beginner divers entering Campsite Bay (Pak Shui Wun) at about 4 m depth near HKUST.
Quiet off-peak but busier in high season; no-amenity beach with gradually rising depth and water shoes recommended.
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