Vietnam Surf City – The Beach City Ranking

We will guide you to Vietnam’s most surfed cities by providing location information from north to south order with rankings based on 12 characters in 6 surf cities and coast! Find out which surfing city in Vietnam suits you the best by looking at the evaluation. For clarification, 5 stars x 12 characters = 60 points.

All six beaches are either in the city or close to a neighbouring town. The size and convenience of the town, the distance from the town to the beach, and whether the location is satisfactory for foreigners are taken into account. Whether you’re surfing in Vietnam for tourism, surf trip, migrating to Vietnamでor for work, almost everything will make one to want to surf in this 6 places that are about to be mentioned in this article!

6 cities and beaches ranking

• Northernmost major point, Lang Co Beach, Hue
• My Khe Beach, Da Nang – a city with everything
• Chill out at An Bang Beach, Hoi An Ancient Town
• Ongoing development in Bai Dai Nha Trang
• Phan Thiet, Mui Ne, popular with locals for its good climate
• Retro feeling beach resort in Back Beach, Vung Tau

The wave’sBest time is the same throughout VietnamOctober,November,Sometime in February, January and March in the winter season is also great for surfing.In summer, from nearby watersThe weak south swells reach mainly between Phan Thiet and Vung Tau.Regardless of location or time of year if a typhoon hitsThe best wave may line up.

Vietnam’s Surf City Map

Here’s a map for those who wants to surf in Vietnam ranked through it’s surf ranking

6th place | Lang Co Beach | 46 points

Lang Co Beach, a surf spot in Hue, is 65 km southeast of Hue city, a 1 hour 20-minute drive. It is actually closer to Da Nang, 32 km or a 50-minute drive from the city. In any case, it is far from the city and the area around Lang Co Beach is undeveloped countryside, so it is hardly a surf city. However, it is listed here because it is the northernmost area where frequent surfing is possible. It is also listed on wave information websites. There are almost no surfers surfing at Lang Co Beach. Also, the beach is clean due to the low population in the surrounding area. It is a potential surfing destination from the cities of Da Nang and Hue. There are many good Vietnamese local restaurants along QL1A street in front of Lang Co Beach.

1. Distance between the city center and surf spot：☆
2. Hotels and accomodation：☆☆☆☆
3. Food：☆☆☆☆
4. Sightseeing, shopping：☆☆☆☆
5. Emigration：☆☆☆
6. Wave quality：☆☆☆☆
7. Number of points：☆☆☆
8. Wave possibility：☆☆☆☆
9. Seawater quality：☆☆☆☆☆
10. Seawater temperature and climate：☆☆☆☆
11. Crowd number in the sea：☆☆☆☆☆
12. People and security：☆☆☆☆☆

Lang Co Beach has a beautiful and high level of seawater transparency. There are no surfers around. Plus, food is delicious in the area.

It is far from the city to the surf spot. The waves on the coast closest to Hue town are not good because the terrain is deep.

5th place | An Bang Beach, Hoi An Town | 49 points

An Bang Beach, a surf spot in Hoi An, is located 5 km east of the World Heritage Site of Hoi An Old Town, a 12-minute drive away. Neighbouring beach of Cua Dai Beach is heavily eroded by coastal erosion. In fact, Hidden Beach and An Bang Beach are surfed more frequently than Cu Dai Beach. Waves are available from October to April, mainly due to monsoon swell from the north-east. The climate is the same as in Da Nang and the waves are generated under the same conditions, but the northerly swell is slightly easier to get into than in Da Nang.

1. Distance between city center and surf spot：☆☆☆☆
2. Hotels and accomodation：☆☆☆☆
3. Food：☆☆☆☆
4. Sightseeing, shopping：☆☆☆☆
5. Emigration：☆☆☆☆
6. Wave quality：☆☆☆☆
7. Number of points：☆☆☆
8. Wave possibility：☆☆☆☆
9. Seawater quality：☆☆☆☆
10. Seawater temperature and climate：☆☆☆☆
11. Crowd number in the sea：☆☆☆☆☆
12. People and security：☆☆☆☆☆

Located close to the World Heritage Site, Hoi An Ancient Town, this area boasts delicious food as well. Da Nang is just a drive away from here.

The town is quite small and the coastal terrain is generally deep.

4th place | Back Beach, Vung Tau | 50 points

Back Beach, a surf spot in Vung Tau, is a tourist destination located 2 hours by car or boat from the metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City and 100 km by land. The surf spot is located in the south-east part of the city. The main surfing season is winter, but there are also occasional waves in summer when the monsoon swells from the south come around. It is the closest surf spot in Vietnam to a major city. Even in winter, the sea water temperature is around 24°C, equivalent to July and September in Shonan. Seawater clarity is low.

1. Distance between city center and surf spot：☆☆☆☆☆
2. Hotels and accomodation：☆☆☆☆☆
3. Food：☆☆☆☆☆
4. Sightseeing, shopping：☆☆☆☆☆
5. Emigration：☆☆☆☆
6. Wave quality：☆☆☆
7. Number of points：☆☆☆
8. Wave possibility：☆☆☆
9. Seawater quality：☆☆☆
10. Seawater temperature and climate：☆☆☆☆☆
11. Crowd number in the sea：☆☆☆☆☆
12. People and security：☆☆☆☆

Located 2 hours away from Ho Chi Minh by taking the speedboat, there is a surf spot in the city.

The seawater’s level of transparency is low.

3rd place | Mui Ne, Phan Thiet City | 51 points

Mui Ne, a surf spot in Phan Thiet, is located 25 km east of Phan Thiet town, a 30-minute drive away. The surf spot covers the entire east coast of the Mui Ne peninsula. It is mainly a winter surf spot, but there are also small waves in summer. The town of Phan Thiet caters more towards Vietnamese locals. Nguyen Dinh Chieu is a coastal street on the east side of Phan Thiet City, 10 km from the east coast of Mui Ne, a 15-minute drive away and lined with resorts. The street is conveniently located with restaurants, convenience stores and pharmacies. The street is also home to the Sea Links City development. In front of Sea Links City is a south-facing beach, where the left break waves by the embankment are one of the most consistent beach breaks to surf in Vietnam. It can be surfed even in summer when there is a lot of onshore waves. Mui Ne is very popular with surfers due to its mild climate and frequent waves throughout the year. Even in winter, the sea water temperature is around 24°C, equivalent to July and September in Shonan.

1. Distance between city center and surf spot：☆☆☆☆
2. Hotels and accomodation：☆☆☆☆
3. Food：☆☆☆☆
4. Sightseeing, shopping：☆☆☆☆
5. Emigration：☆☆☆☆
6. Wave quality：☆☆☆☆
7. Number of points：☆☆☆☆☆
8. Wave possibility：☆☆☆☆☆
9. Seawater quality：☆☆☆☆
10. Seawater temperature and climate：☆☆☆☆☆
11. Crowd number in the sea：☆☆☆☆
12. People and security：☆☆☆☆

Of course it is surfable in the winter but there are times where you can surf in the summer too.

The city is filled with locals. Prices of goods sold by the beach were overpriced.

2nd place | Bai Dai Nha Trang, Nha Trang | 54 points

Bai Dai Nha Trang, a surf spot in Nha Trang, is located 25 km south of Nha Trang city which is about 35-minute drive one way. It is the most surfed and beautiful beach in Nha Trang. A number of beach resorts are being built on this Bai Dai Nha Trang coastline in Cam Ranh Province. Meanwhile, Nha Trang City is as convenient as Da Nang, so it seems a good idea to stay in Nha Trang City and surf at Ba Dai Nha Trang. Hon Chong Beach, north of Nha Trang City, has a reef point break where you can surf in the city when a big swell comes in. Similar to Da Nang, the waves are small in the summer months from May to September, with monsoon waves arriving from October to April. Typhoon swell can be expected a few times a year. Even in winter, the sea water temperature is around 24°C, equivalent to July and September in Shonan.

1. Distance between city center and surf spot：☆☆☆☆
2. Hotels and accomodation：☆☆☆☆☆
3. Food：☆☆☆☆☆
4. Sightseeing, shopping：☆☆☆☆☆
5. Emigration：☆☆☆☆☆
6. Wave quality：☆☆☆☆☆
7. Number of points：☆☆☆☆☆
8. Wave possibility：☆☆☆
9. Seawater quality：☆☆☆☆☆
10. Seawater temperature and climate：☆☆☆☆☆
11. Crowd number in the sea：☆☆☆☆
12. People and security：☆☆☆☆

If the waves are big, Hon Cong Beach’s reef break is a good place to surf. The seawater in Bai Dai Nha Trang is crystal clear. There are also plenty of delicious restaurants to go to in the city.

The city can be quite crowded. Further away from the center, you can find a beach break.

1st place | My Khe Beach, Da Nang | 57 points

My Khe Beach, a surf spot in Da Nang, is located on the east coast of Da Nang. Da Nang is the most convenient surf city in Vietnam. There is an airport and surf spot in the city, with plenty of hotels and restaurants around the surf spot. Moreover, there are plenty of shopping and sightseeing opportunities. It is also the safest place on the Vietnamese coastline, where you can feel the local’s good nature. Surf season is from October to May. The best time to surf is the transition period between autumn and spring, when the waves are good and the winds are light. Although there are variations from year to year, the transitional months around October, November and February are generally the best times to expect the best wave quality and weather. During this transition period, there is a close to 50% chance of fun waves within chest to shoulder high, and surfers of all levels can enjoy shortboard to longboard surfing and even SUP surfing. Sea temperatures are around 20°C in the coldest winter months, about the same as in June or October in Shonan. The summer months from May to September are extremely hot and the waves are small. The waves are especially small and almost non-existent from June to August. However, if there are waves, they are of good quality as it is the season when the terrain is good. Typhoon swells, which are possible from summer to autumn, tend to bring dumper waves. However, depending on the course, they can be great.

1. Distance between city center and surf spot：☆☆☆☆☆
2. Hotels and accomodation：☆☆☆☆☆
3. Food：☆☆☆☆☆
4. Sightseeing, shopping：☆☆☆☆☆
5. Emigration：☆☆☆☆☆
6. Wave quality：☆☆☆☆☆
7. Number of points：☆☆☆☆☆
8. Wave possibility：☆☆☆☆
9. Seawater quality：☆☆☆☆☆
10. Seawater temperature and climate：☆☆☆☆
11. Crowd number in the sea：☆☆☆☆
12. People and security：☆☆☆☆☆

International airport in town. One of the best on the Vietnamese coastline in terms of accommodation, restaurants, shopping and places to play. Good surf and weather in autumn and spring, ideal for relaxing and surfing.

There are no waves in the summer and the temperature gets too hot during the day to go outside. You will need more than just a seagull when it comes to surfing in the winter, perhaps a wetsuit would have been better.

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All ranking ratings are the opinion of one individual. It takes into account whether it is a good place for a surf trip and whether it is a good place for foreign surfers to stay.

Apart from these six places, there are few surfers and not much surfing is done. However, there are good waves all over Vietnam. The well-travelled surfer should also look out for places other than these six. Good waves in Vietnam are also scattered in areas other than these six destinations mentioned.