Surfing My Khe: The Complete Guide

My Khe is a sandy-bottom beach break located in Da Nang, Vietnam, offering both lefts and rights along Southeast Asia's tropical lineups. My Khe is Vietnam's surf frontier—a beautiful beach near Da Nang named among the world's most stunning, where surfing is slowly gaining a foothold. Rated as beginner-friendly difficulty with lightly crowded conditions, this beach break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is ENE (60°), with workable conditions from NNE to E (30°–100°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: My Khe needs a minimum of 0.5m / 2ft to start working and handles swells up to 2m / 7ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 7 seconds, with 10 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the W (270°). The full offshore range spans SW to NW (225°–315°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at all tides. Optimal tide range is 0.4m–1.8m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at My Khe runs October, November, December, January, February, March (Oct–Mar). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Season Notes: NE monsoon season. November-March best.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 25°C / 77°F. A shorty or spring suit is recommended for longer sessions.

Getting There

The nearest airport is DAD, just a quick 15-minute drive from the break.

Access: 15min from Da Nang International Airport.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🌀 Strong rips — Dangerous currents

Gentle beach break. Good for beginners. Rips on bigger days.

Safety Tips:

Study the currents before paddling out. Know your exit strategy

Skill Level: This spot is rated beginner-friendly (3/10). Crowd Level: Typically lightly crowded (4/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at My Khe? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when My Khe is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*