The Surf Window

My Khe Beach

Da Nang, Vietnam

Beach breakBeginner

Da Nang's famous beach, My Khe (China Beach to American GIs) is a 30km stretch of white sand where South China Sea typhoon swells create Southeast Asia's most consistent and accessible surfing, and the country's most active surf scene has developed around it.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalE (90°)
WindowNNE–SSE (30°–150°)
Size–N 1.5–2.5m at 10–14s

Wind

SW

Light to W under 15 knots

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

Oct–Mar

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Beach break

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Multiple peaks along the beach, both lefts and rights

Length

60–120m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner to intermediate
  • •Why: Consistent beach break with warm water and many surf schools

Hazards

  • •Rip currents in bigger typhoon swells
  • •Jellyfish in certain seasons
  • •Can be crowded, Da Nang is Vietnam's fastest growing city

Local Tips

  • •The surf season coincides with the northeast monsoon, it's also the rainy, cooler season
  • •Dozens of surf schools operate on the beach, easy to rent boards and take lessons
  • •Da Nang's food scene (Mi Quang noodles, banh mi, fresh seafood) is excellent

Location

Map showing the location of My Khe Beach in Da Nang, Vietnam

16.0756, 108.2469