Surf spot

Da Nang

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Country: Vietnam
Coordinates: 16.0706, 108.2466

Metric
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Wave period (s)	5.5	5.7	6.7	7.4	6.8	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.3	5.2	5.2	4.8	4.9	4.8	5	4.7	4.7	4.6	4.5	4.3	4.2	4.5	4.5	4.5	4.3	4.3	4.2	4	3.9	3.8	3.7	3.4	3.3	4	5.2	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	4.6	4.8	4.8	5.9	6	6.1	5.8	5.5	6.1	6	5.5	4.8	4.5	4.5
Wave energy (kJ)	98	100	171	168	135	93	80	74	72	64	60	46	36	27	18	15	14	14	18	17	14	13	10	12	17	25	20	16	14	12	10	8	7	5	4	3	2	4	6	9	12	13	11	11	10	10	9	9	7	6	8	8	9	10	9	8
Wind speed (km/h)	11.2	10	14.6	14.2	8.1	17.4	10.2	5.6	8.2	5.4	4.7	8.5	15.9	4.7	5.9	3.1	2.5	4.2	4.6	2.1	8.8	5.7	5.9	6.4	10.8	5.7	6.3	6.8	7.1	6	4.7	6.5	6.5	6.6	3.7	11.7	8.7	3.1	3.2	8.1	3.6	3.3	5.6	2.9	7.4	4.7	1.9	3.6	3.2	5.4	4.2	7	9.4	12.8	9.8	8.7
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Da Nang, Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia’s more accessible and increasingly popular surf destinations, especially from September to March when the best swells arrive.

What it’s like

Beach break with long sandy stretches
Generally beginner to intermediate friendly, though bigger winter swells can create stronger, faster waves
Warm water year-round, so you can usually surf in a rash guard or light spring suit

Main surf areas

My Khe Beach: the best-known and most convenient spot, with multiple peaks along a long beach
Non Nuoc / Marble Mountains area: can pick up good swell and is a bit less busy
Conditions can vary a lot depending on sandbanks, tides, and seasonal storm activity

Best season

Peak surf season: roughly October to February
This is when northeast monsoon swells bring the most consistent waves
Summer months are usually smaller and less reliable

Wave quality

Waves are often clean and playful rather than heavy or hollow
On a good day, expect waist- to head-high surf
Ideal for longboarding, beginner practice, and relaxed shortboarding

Conditions to watch

Onshore winds can make the surf messy, especially later in the day
Rainy season and typhoons can affect safety and consistency
Rip currents can be present, especially when the swell is up

Overall vibe

Da Nang has a laid-back surf scene with a mix of local surfers, expats, and travelers. It’s a good place to combine surfing with city comfort, food, and easy access to nearby attractions.