Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Decent choppy riding spot in town.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: Road
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Can be a bit gusty due to the wind coming over the land and into the bay.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lake
Water type: Flat
Water quality: Cloudy
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Wind specificities: Gusty winds.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: The more you go East the smaller the waves and bigger to the West.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: White sand. Big beach with lots of space. A lovely beach surrounded with coconut trees offering an amazing scenery with its `red canyons`.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Basically, the South has two seasons: the wet (May to November, wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December to February. There is the possibility of typhoons between July and November, affecting the North and central areas.
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Wind specificities: The wind gets strong here! Take your smaller kites and maybe a 12 for the light days. Best in dry season: November to end April, regular onshore 30 knots. Better wind than Mui Ne. Go here if the wind is lighter in Mui Ne.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car - Follow directions to Sand Dune, then continue to Hom Ron Beach for about 1.5 km.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Good waves in the dry season!
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: White sands. Big beach with lots of space.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Basically, the South has two seasons: the wet (May to November, wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December to February. There is the possibility of typhoons between July and November, affecting the North and central areas. The water is warm, but a shorty is a good thing to have.
Wind specificities: The wind gets strong here! Take your smaller kites and maybe a 12 for the light days. Dry season: 5.5 sqm to 4.0 sqm. Wet season: cruising 5.7 sqm up to 7 sqm.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car - Ho Chi Minh Airport. Located 30km southwest of Phan Thiet, bumpy road but great trip, drive on the abandoned airfield.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat
Infos: One of the best flat water spots in SE Asia.
Beach type & size: Grass, Sand - Small
Wind type: Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Swimmers, Jetskis, Fishernets, Buoys
Water quality: Cloudy
Infos: Works well both high tide and low. Shore break and chop. Good for wave riding to the south of the bay. Beginners have to be confident enough to go through big breaking waves with board and kite. Be aware of the buoys and fisher nets.
Infos: The beach width may vary in size year on year. Generally a good safe beach.
Identified hazards: Bystanders
Beachgoer: January, February, November, December
Weather specificities: Super warm all year round between 25-30C.
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Wind specificities: Mainly sideonshore winds with anything from 10-25 knots can get gusty to the back end of the day.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car, Bus, Train - East of Phan Thiet in Mui Ne.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Plenty of good restaurants and bars within minutes of the beach.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water hazards: Currents, Fishernets, Buoys, Reefs, Corals, Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Beachgoer: January, February, December
Weather specificities: Could use a 3/2 shorty November/December.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Northeast monsoon.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car, Bus -
Specific rules: Zones, License
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: November to April onshore winds with wave, rest of year sideoffshore and flat. Nice wave with swell, up to 4m.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Long sandy beach, not crowded.
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: December and January air temperature was mid 80-mid 90sF. Water temperature warm - no wetsuit required. Basically, the South has two seasons: the wet (May to November, wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December to February. There is the possibility of typhoons between July and November, affecting the North and central areas.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: November to April onshore winds, rest of year sideoffshore. During the windy season you can find here better wind than in Mui Ne. If the wind is lighter in Mui Ne, you can find more wind here.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car - Drive past Mui Ne and turn righ after the Pandanus Resort. Access also thru the Malibu Resort.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Keep it clean.
Nightlife: Several options in Mui Ne Bay.
Accommodations: Shop, Toilet, Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop
Water hazards: Mole
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Best months: May, June, July, August
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Rooms, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Fishernets
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Sand spit with lots of space.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Can be a bit gusty due to the wind coming over the land and into the bay.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Clear water, flat and wave.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Long, white sandy beach, no shadow.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: December and January air temperature was mid 80-mid 90sF. Water temperature warm - no wetsuit required. Basically, the South has two seasons: the wet (May to November, wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December to February. There is the possibility of typhoons between July and November, affecting the North and central areas.
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Main wind November to April: sideonshore 20-45 knots. Wind is nearly daily above 20-25 knots some times up to 35-40 knots. Wind is usually North Eastern. During the rest of the year 10-15 knots some time up to 20 knots sideonshore Southeastern wind. It's in the open sea, so add a couple of knots to the general wind speeds of Mui Ne. I was there for 3 days with 3 days of 30 knots average! But there is no sea breeze effect like in Mui Ne.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Boat - Take the road to Phan Thiet, then a 7 hour ferry ride from there to Phu Quy Island. Bring your passport! Once on the island get to the very south end. I would arrive early to get seat and make sure your luggage goes on and comes off when you get to island. Ferry usually goes at 8:00 am but takes time to load all the cargo so pretty full when the ferry is going to the island.
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: Keep the place clean. Bring your passport! Do not kite towards the north end of the bay. That's where the locals like to spearfish and they've warned us not to kite up there. Instead kite closer to the village.
Nightlife: Only karaoke with locals. If you can find them and most place seem to close down by 8:00 pm. Can be tricky to find places to eat after 8:00 pm.
Accommodations: Food
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Medium wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Some sediments in the water, as it is typical for sand beaches with waves.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Sand flies at some times and some parts of the beach (close to bushes).
Identified hazards: None
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, December
Access description: by Car, Bus - There is a big parking lot and a bus station in Bai tam Tan Hai 100 meter from the beach. Good restaurants and resorts nearby.
Specific rules: None
Extra: No fishing nets.
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Clear water. Best surf season is from May to November.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Totally deserted area, lots of sand in the middle of the white sand dunes, plenty of space, a bit tricky to reach.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Basically, the South has two seasons: the wet (May to November, wettest from June to August) and the dry (December to April). The hottest and most humid time is from the end of February to May. The central coast is dry from May to October and wet from December to February. There is the possibility of typhoons between July and November, affecting the North and central areas. The water is warm, but a shorty is a good thing to have.
Wind specificities: May to November 10-20 knots from S/SW. December to May up to 30-40 knots.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car - Mui Ne is about 30km away. From Mui Ne bay, get a jeep or check with Jibe's beach club for directions.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Small wave, Big wave
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: With SW wind in summer flat, clear water.
Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal, Trade
Wind specificities: SW wind in summer, 12-20 knots.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: Jibe's Beach Club Suoi Nuoc.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Dry season: nice (5-8ft), rolling swell from the East, Northeast. Heading almost directly into the swell on starboard tack. The swell can translate into a difficult shore break when the tide is up. Choppy water when windy (no reef).
Beach type & size: Sand - Tidal
Infos: It is clean sand. At high tide some spots can be difficult to launch but you can find a safe place within a short walk. Sandy beach that stretches for about 15 km between the town of Phan Tiet and the village of Mui Nei. Further north beyond Mui Nei many more uninhabited sandy beaches.
Beachgoer: None
Weather specificities: Warm all year round.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Wind is usually Northeastern. During the rest of the year 10-15 knots some time up to 20 knots sideonshore Southeastern wind. Wind can be quite gusty and water choppy.
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car, Bus - Fly to Saigon/Ho Chi Min, 220 km northeast from Saigon. Arrival with tourist bus leaving from Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker's Street, 2-3 times a day. 6 hours by bus, 5 hours by car transport that can be organized by the different resorts operating in Mui Ne.
Specific rules: None
Extra: .
Nightlife: Fun nightlife.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Shop, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lagoon, River
Water type: Shallow, Flat
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Trees
Beachgoer: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December, None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: January, February, March, April, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car -
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Food
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, River Mouth
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Mole
Water quality: Dirty
Infos: Very flat water between the jetties.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal, Trade
Best months: January, February, March, April, November, December
Access description: by Car -
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