Nam O Point surf forecast
Da Nang · Da Nang · Vietnam
A left point over boulders and sand at the northern end of Da Nang Bay, just below a river mouth. It is sheltered from the north-east wind, so it is the place to go when the open city beaches are blown out or closing out. The water is often murky after rain.
- Break
- point break, lefts; faces ENE
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- NE, E, NNE
- Best wind
- SW, WSW, W (offshore)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Season
- October-March
- Typical size
- 0.5-2 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- rocks; rips; poor water quality
Best time to surf Nam O Point
For intermediate surfers the best months are November to December: in November about 9 days have rideable waves and 1 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in December. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: October. Local guides: October-March.
Water 24 °C in January to 31 °C in August: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.1 m | 24 °C |
| Feb | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.1 m | 24 °C |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1.0 m | 25 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 26 °C |
| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 28 °C |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | 30 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 31 °C |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.8 m | 31 °C |
| Sep | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1.4 m | 31 °C |
| Oct | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1.1 m | 27 °C |
| Dec | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1.0 m | 25 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Da Nang.
Nearby spots
- My Khe (Da Nang), Da Nang
- Non Nuoc, Da Nang
Questions
When is the best time to surf Nam O Point?
For intermediate surfers November to December; in November about 9 days a month have rideable waves and 1 are good or better. For beginners December. Local guides say: October-March.
What is the water temperature at Nam O Point and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 24 °C in January to 31 °C in August. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
Is Nam O Point good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; rips). Beginners nearby can try My Khe (Da Nang), Da Nang.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Nam O Point?
NE, E, NNE swell, SW, WSW, W wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 0.5-2 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Nam O Point are in the Surf Spoting app.