Surf spot

Dark Reef

Forecast conditions and map view for Dark Reef in Vietnam. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Vietnam
Coordinates: 12.1618, 109.2051

Metric
Metric	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00
Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.4	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	SSE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	4.1	4.2	4.3	3.5	3.5	3.8	4	4.2	4.2	4	4.2	4.1	4.6	4.5	4.3	4.2	4	3.8	3.6	3.5	3.6	4	3.6	3.5	3.4	3.4	3.5	3.5	3.2	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.3	3.3	3.5	3.4	3.3	3.5	4.8	5.2	5	4.9	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	3.6	4.9	5
Wave energy (kJ)	2	2	2	2	3	9	13	10	11	11	10	8	10	15	16	10	10	8	5	4	4	4	7	4	3	3	3	2	2	3	3	2	2	2	2	2	1	1	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	1	2	2
Wind speed (km/h)	7.1	7.4	4.7	5.9	10.4	3.1	2.2	4.7	6.5	8.8	1.3	4.5	11.5	15.2	13.1	14.3	7.7	3.5	5.5	10.1	2.2	11.4	16.2	6.8	4.7	6.1	4.5	7.4	13.5	3	4.7	10	5.2	6.7	2.7	6.3	15.4	9.8	1.3	12.5	11.6	10	6.2	9.2	14.4	7.7	7.3	2.2	4.2	8	8.9	7.7	14.1	10.4	2.3	6.6
Wind direction	SSEOffshore	WNWCross-on	WNWGlassy	NWOnshore	ESECross-off	NEGlassy	WGlassy	SSWGlassy	WSWCross	WNWCross-on	SEGlassy	ENEGlassy	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWCross-off	WSWGlassy	NNWOnshore	ECross-off	SGlassy	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	WSWCross	WNWGlassy	WCross-on	WNWGlassy	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ESEGlassy	WSWGlassy	NWOnshore	WNWCross-on	WSWCross	WSWGlassy	ENECross	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	NEGlassy	NWOnshore	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	ENECross	ECross-off	SEOffshore	SOffshore	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWCross-on	WNWCross-on	ECross	ECross-off	ECross-off	NNWGlassy	NWOnshore

Dark Reef is a surf spot in Vietnam known for its reef break character and, when it’s working, can produce clean, punchy waves with more power than a typical beach break. Reefs like this usually offer a defined takeoff zone and can create faster, more organized waves, which makes the spot appealing to experienced surfers looking for shape and consistency.

What to expect

Wave type: Reef break
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, depending on size and conditions
Wave quality: Can be hollow, fast, and powerful when the swell lines up
Conditions: Typically works best with the right swell direction and light offshore winds

Things to keep in mind

Reef hazards: Since it breaks over reef, surfers should be careful of shallow sections and exposed reef at lower tides.
Crowds and local etiquette: As with any popular spot, respecting locals and being mindful in the lineup is important.
Access and conditions: Surf in Vietnam can be highly seasonal, so timing matters a lot for finding good conditions.