My Khe (China Beach)
Also known as: China Beach
Da Nang's easy, urban beach break - fun rippable peaks Nov-Mar and mellow learner waves in summer; watch the rips. Not world-class, but the real Vietnam surf catch.
Best time to surf
NE monsoon ~Sep-Mar; cleanest Nov-Mar (statistically best month October); Apr-Aug flat/small beginner season
Shoulder season: Sep-Oct and Mar workable but condition-dependent (blown out ~47% even in the best month)
The wave
Break type: Beach break
Bottom: Sand beach break
Wave direction: Both - peaky lefts and rights
Typical wave length: Short - 20-50m rides on sand peaks; not a long wall
Ideal swell: NE wind swell (South China Sea); works best below ~2.5m; groundswell rare
Ideal wind: Offshore from the W (some shelter from NE winds)
Working tide: Mid-tide best for shape
Difficulty & skill
Difficulty (1-5): 2
Skill level: Beginner to intermediate (a punchier north end in winter suits improvers)
Options for a mixed group: A long beach - mellow south end for beginners, punchier north end for stronger surfers
Safety & hazards
Dangerous rip currents (primary hazard), wind-chop when onshore, possible jellyfish, typhoon-season power (Sep-Nov)
Da Nang hospitals - Hospital C, Da Nang General, Vinmec; seasonal beach lifeguards on the main My Khe stretch; emergency 115
Crowd, access & conditions
Crowd & localism: A small, laid-back scene; sometimes crowded when on, localism minimal and friendly
Access & parking: Very easy - an urban beach on Vo Nguyen Giap, ~6km from Da Nang airport; roadside/hotel parking, multiple access points
Surf schools & rental: Da Nang Surf Shop / Surf Feeling, Coco Surf Danang, LST Surf, Da Nang Outdoor Adventures, Dana Surf Rental (rental ~150k VND/hr; lessons ~1-1.6M VND)
Water temp & wetsuit: Summer ~30 C (boardshorts); winter surf season cooler ~22-25 C - springsuit or 2mm on cold mornings
Crowds, access and local conditions change - confirm locally before you paddle out.
Around the break
Facilities: Full - showers, toilets, sun loungers, beach cafes/bars, restaurants, hotels lining the beachfront
For non-surfers: Marble Mountains, Son Tra Peninsula / Lady Buddha, Hoi An Ancient Town (~30 min), Ba Na Hills / Golden Bridge
Location
Nearest hub: Da Nang (Vietnam)
16.0700, 108.2500 (approximate)
Live conditions
Today's swell, wind and tide are a runtime layer - check the live sources: Da Nang Surf Shop season guide; Surf-Forecast My Khe; Surfline My Khe
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand surf report. Coordinates are approximate.