Vung Tau (Bai Sau)
Also known as: Back Beach, Bai Sau
Long urban-edge sandy bay; headlands and hills backdrop.
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Vietnam spot - what to expect and when to come.
NE monsoon (main, Sep/Nov-Apr); SW monsoon offseason unreliable.
NW-E side to side-onshore 12-25 kt daily Sep to Apr; switches W-SW and unreliable Apr to mid-Sep
about 80 percent windy days in autumn-winter-spring
mid-Nov to end Apr, dry season, minimal rain
Low; long beach rideable across tides. Confirm.
Gustier near buildings; SW monsoon rain offseason. Typhoon risk low for far south.
The water
Chop / small wave
Shallow inshore; knee-to-waist over a long sandy stretch then deeper offshore. Mix of flat inside and waves outside.
Approx 26-30°C in dry season (est).
None needed; rashguard or shorty optional against wind chill.
Skill & group fit
Beginner to intermediate; wide empty beach good for learning.
2 (easy)
Beginners on flat waist-deep inside; wave-riders take the outside sections.
Good for mixed-ability groups; large obstacle-free beach with space to spread out.
Getting there & schools
Broad sandy Bai Sau (Back Beach), approx 14 km long; empty Mon-Fri, busy weekends near town.
Approx 2 hr by road from Ho Chi Minh City; ferry option to Vung Tau. VERIFY current ferry.
Kitesurfing Lessons Vietnam school on Bai Sau beach
Beach club bar, food, showers, board and SUP rental; town hotels and restaurants.
Vung Tau city, Christ statue, lighthouse, seafood, beaches.
Local beachgoers weekends; low kite crowd, relaxed.
Permits & safety
None documented for kiting; beach public.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Weekend swimmers on first 3 km; shore break; boat/fishing traffic. Confirm net locations.
Confirm. School safety cover; Vung Tau town hospital nearby.
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.