The Surf Window

Bai Dai Nha Trang

Khanh Hoa, Vietnam

Beach breakBeginner

North of Nha Trang on Vietnam's south-central coast, Bai Dai (Long Beach) is a 20km stretch of sand largely undeveloped where northeast monsoon swells create consistent beach break in Vietnam's most beautiful coastal setting.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size1.5–2.5m at 10–14s

Wind

SW

Light to W under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Feb

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks along the long beach

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: Consistent monsoon swell on a beautiful, largely deserted beach

Hazards

  • •Rip currents in bigger swells
  • •Very limited services along the beach
  • •Strong northeast monsoon winds can make conditions choppy

Local Tips

  • •Much less developed than central Nha Trang, a beautiful escape
  • •The drive along the coastal road south from Nha Trang is stunning
  • •Nha Trang city (30 minutes south) has Vietnam's best seafood restaurants

Location

Map showing the location of Bai Dai Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa, Vietnam

12.2333, 109.1500