The Surf Window

Mui Ne

Binh Thuan, Vietnam

Beach breakIntermediate

A narrow strip of beachside resorts southeast of Phan Thiet, Mui Ne is Vietnam's kitesurfing capital, strong trade winds and South China Sea swells create excellent conditions for wind sports, and bodyboarders and surfers find their waves on the more exposed beaches.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size1–2m at 8–12s

Wind

SW

Light to W (rare window when trades ease)

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Nov–Feb

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Short, punchy peaks

Length

30–60m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate surfers
  • •Why: The waves here are primarily for bodysurfing and bodyboarding, surfing requires patience

Hazards

  • •Very strong trade winds most of the year, surfing is difficult
  • •Kite surfers dominate the water, stay out of their downwind zone
  • •Rip currents near the rocky headlands

Local Tips

  • •Come for kitesurfing primarily, the conditions for that are world-class
  • •The red and white sand dunes nearby are extraordinary, take a jeep tour at sunrise
  • •The fishing village of Mui Ne is beautiful, visit early morning to see the boats return

Location

Map showing the location of Mui Ne in Binh Thuan, Vietnam

10.9333, 108.2833