Surfing in Vietnam

1 surfing spots in Vietnam. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surfing.

Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.

Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

Best waves in Vietnam: January, December (around 1.3 m, water 26°C, no wetsuit).
Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: April–June, October (around 0.6 m, water 30°C, no wetsuit).
Top picks: Mui Ne.

Mui NeBình Thuận, Vietnam · best January, DecemberIntermediate and up · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ DLI 92 km

Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

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Wave height: average daily maximum.

Month by month in Vietnam

Month	Waves	Water	Wetsuit	Air
JanuaryJan	1.3 m	26°C	no wetsuit	30°C
FebruaryFeb	1.1 m	26°C	no wetsuit	31°C
MarchMar	0.9 m	27°C	no wetsuit	32°C
AprilApr	0.6 m	30°C	no wetsuit	32°C
MayMay	0.6 m	31°C	no wetsuit	32°C
JuneJun	0.6 m	30°C	no wetsuit	32°C
JulyJul	0.8 m	28°C	no wetsuit	31°C
AugustAug	0.8 m	28°C	no wetsuit	32°C
SeptemberSep	0.7 m	29°C	no wetsuit	31°C
OctoberOct	0.6 m	30°C	no wetsuit	30°C
NovemberNov	1 m	29°C	no wetsuit	31°C
DecemberDec	1.2 m	27°C	no wetsuit	31°C

Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.

Questions

When is the best time for surfing in Vietnam?

Best waves in Vietnam: January, December (around 1.3 m, water 26°C, no wetsuit). Smaller waves and the warmest water, good for beginners: April–June, October (around 0.6 m, water 30°C, no wetsuit).

What wetsuit do I need in Vietnam?

It depends on the month: about 31°C water in May (no wetsuit) and about 26°C in January (no wetsuit).

Is Vietnam good for beginners?

The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.

Which airport is closest?

Lien Khuong Airport (DLI), 92 km from Mui Ne.

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