Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced on November 1 that red flags were hoisted at four beaches because of big waves. The affected beaches are Stanley Main Beach and Big Wave Bay Beach in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, and Silverstrand Beach and Clear Water Bay Second Beach in Sai Kung District.

The department advised beachgoers not to swim at these beaches while the red flags are in place. The announcement was issued as a notice for broadcast by television and radio announcers and directed at swimmers.