China Beach

Quang Nam, Vietnam

Beach breakIntermediate

The famous American GI name for Da Nang's My Son beach area, China Beach delivers consistent South China Sea surf that defined Vietnam's modern surf culture, and today it's a UNESCO World Heritage location where ancient Cham culture meets contemporary beach life.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

OptimalE (90°)

WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)

Size–N 1.5–2.5m at 10–14s

Wind

Light to W under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Mar

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks, lefts and rights

Length

50–100m

Skill Level

•Who it's for: All levels
•Why: Consistent, warm-water beach break with good surf school support

Hazards

•Rip currents in typhoon swells
•Crowded with tourists and locals in peak summer
•Jellyfish periodically

Local Tips

•The Marble Mountains (Ngũ Hành Sơn) are visible from the beach, extraordinary Buddhist temples inside ancient marble hills
•The beach road between Da Nang and Hội An is one of Vietnam's most beautiful coastal drives
•Ancient Cham ruins (My Son UNESCO site) are 40km inland, essential day trip

Location

15.9000, 108.2333