Surf spots in Da Nang
3 spots within 11 km of Da Nang: 2 beach breaks, 1 point break. 2 suit beginners.
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Best spots today in Da Nang
A quiet day: no spot here rates Fair or better today.
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 12:50 UTC.
The spots
- My Khe (Da Nang) · beach break, beginner, best on NE/ENE swell with W/WSW wind, all tides. A long sandy beach in Da Nang that gets wind swell from the northeast during the winter monsoon. It is the main surf area of central Vietnam.
- Non Nuoc · beach break, beginner, best on NE/E/ENE swell with W/WSW/SW wind, all tides. Sandbar peaks off the beach below the Marble Mountains, at the south end of Da Nang's long city beach. It runs on north-east monsoon windswell from October to March and…
- Nam O Point · point break, intermediate, best on NE/E/NNE swell with SW/WSW/W wind, all tides. 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 to surf in Da Nang
Good days per month for intermediate surfers; tap a month for where else to surf then.
Best months for intermediate surfers: November. For beginners: November to January. The water goes from about 24 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in August (Boardshorts / rash vest). 2 of the 3 spots suit beginners, such as My Khe (Da Nang), Non Nuoc.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | 0 | 11 | 24 °C |
| Feb | 2 | 1 | 7 | 24 °C |
| Mar | 2 | 0 | 6 | 25 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 1 | 26 °C |
| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 °C |
| Jun | 0 | 0 | 1 | 30 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 °C |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 1 | 31 °C |
| Sep | 2 | 1 | 3 | 31 °C |
| Oct | 5 | 1 | 7 | 29 °C |
| Nov | 11 | 1 | 15 | 27 °C |
| Dec | 8 | 1 | 14 | 25 °C |
Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Lessons and boards in Da Nang
Several surf schools, boards easy to rent. Established names include Surf Vietnam, Da Nang Outdoor Adventures. Lessons: about VND 500,000 per person for a group lesson, VND 700,000 private. Rental: about VND 200,000–350,000 a day. Lessons run on the My Khe and My An beach break, mainly from September to December when the swell arrives; mornings are cleanest, rips are strong on bigger days and beaches are largely unpatrolled, and schools stay out of the water when a typhoon is forecast. Outside the season the sea is often flat.
Prices change; check with the school. Sources: Surfing in Vietnam – Vietnam Tourism, Surf Lessons Da Nang – Pelago.
Staying in Da Nang
- Car
- Not needed: My Khe and My An beaches are a short walk from the An Thuong area, and Grab, metered taxis and cheap city buses cover the rest; many long-stayers rent a scooter, but Vietnam requires a Vietnamese licence for bikes over 50cc and does not accept International Driving Permits.
- Remote work
- Good: Fast fibre and good 5G, cafés with wifi everywhere and several coworking spaces near My An and An Thuong (day passes about VND 100,000–150,000); storms can cause short power cuts in typhoon season.
- Travelling solo
- A relaxed, popular base for solo travellers and long-stayers, generally calmer than Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City; Canada notes harassment of women at beaches, bars and in taxis, drink spiking and methanol in unregulated alcohol, and bag snatching from motorbikes.
- Vibe
- Modern beach city with a long sandy front of high-rise hotels, a large expat and remote-worker scene around An Thuong, seafood restaurants and cafés; the surf is a seasonal beach break, flat for much of the year.
- Where to stay
- Stay in An Thuong or along My Khe and My An for walk-to-beach access, cafés and coworking; Hai Chau across the river is cheaper and more local, and resorts further south toward Non Nuoc are quieter but need a ride into town.
- Getting there
- Da Nang airport (DAD) is about 3 km from the centre, roughly 10–20 minutes by Grab or taxi to the beach; Hoi An is about 45 minutes by shuttle. Most visitors need an e-visa (up to 90 days).
- Budget
- $ (cheap)
- Busy and quiet months
- Surf runs about September to December, best in October–November when typhoons are also possible; the dry, hot months (about February–August) are the beach-holiday peak with little surf, and late September to January is wetter and windier.
From travel guides, government travel advice and nomad sites (Da Nang – Wikivoyage, Vietnam for digital nomads – Vietnam Tourism, Vietnam travel advice – Government of Canada, Surfing in Vietnam – Vietnam Tourism). Check current conditions before you travel.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Da Nang?
The best-known are My Khe (Da Nang), Non Nuoc, Nam O Point. In all, 3 spots lie within 11 km: 2 beach breaks, 1 point break.
Where can beginners surf in Da Nang?
My Khe (Da Nang), Non Nuoc: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.
When is the best time to surf in Da Nang?
For intermediate surfers November. For beginners November to January.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Da Nang?
The sea goes from about 24 °C in January (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 31 °C in August (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Do I need a car to surf in Da Nang?
No. My Khe and My An beaches are a short walk from the An Thuong area, and Grab, metered taxis and cheap city buses cover the rest; many long-stayers rent a scooter, but Vietnam requires a Vietnamese licence for bikes over 50cc and does not accept International Driving Permits.
Can I work remotely from Da Nang?
Fast fibre and good 5G, cafés with wifi everywhere and several coworking spaces near My An and An Thuong (day passes about VND 100,000–150,000); storms can cause short power cuts in typhoon season.
Are there surf schools and board rental in Da Nang?
Several surf schools, boards easy to rent. Lessons: about VND 500,000 per person for a group lesson, VND 700,000 private. Rental: about VND 200,000–350,000 a day.