My Khe / Da Nang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Da Nang’s got cookin’ for us. We’re looking at My Khe / Da Nang, and honestly, it’s a bit of a slow burner this fortnight. The water’s sitting at a warm 86°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, no big surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th are all about poor surf with choppy, messy conditions and not enough energy to bother getting wet. The combined swell energy is laughable – just 11 at first – so you’re not missing a thing.

It starts to show a bit of life on Saturday the 12th. We’ve got a 7ft swell pushing in from the ENE with a period of 9 seconds, giving us a moderate combined energy of 755. It’s clean on Saturday morning with a cross-off breeze, but the forecast calls it marginal, so it’s a “maybe” for the keen lads. Saturday afternoon sees heavy rain but still clean for a bit.

Now, Sunday the 13th morning is where it gets interesting for a moment. The wind swings offshore from the W at 16 mph, and we get a 5ft NE swell with a moderate energy (521). The conditions are tipped as “very good.” That’s your best bet early on, but it’s not a blockbuster.

The real standout is Monday the 14th. We get a solid 8ft swell from the N, with a period building to 10 seconds in the afternoon. The combined energy jumps into the strong range at 1038. It’s clean with a gentle cross-off breeze, and the call is “excellent for experienced surfers.” That 8ft is getting a bit large for beginners, but for the rest of you, this is the day. Just keep in mind that long-period swell (10 sec) can make a beach break a bit straight, but the energy is there and the wind’s right.

Tuesday the 15th morning is a gem for the early crew. Glassy conditions with a 4ft N swell and a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (322), but that glass-off makes for some silky lines. It’s a good day for a log or a mid-length. The afternoon turns to poor slop though, so make the most of the dawn.

Then it goes quiet again. From Wednesday the 16th right through to Saturday the 19th, it’s all poor surf with weak energy – mostly under 100. Don’t bother.

The 20th of September shows a tiny pulse with long-period energy (19 seconds!) but it’s cross-on and marginal. The combined energy is moderate (259-404), but the period is so long the waves could be hard to catch and wall up fast at a beach break.

The next real hope is Monday the 21st of September morning. We get glassy conditions again, with a 4ft ENE swell and a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 714. It’s a groundswell with reach, and with glass, it could be really fun if you can find a bank. That long period will make it fat and suity at My Khe, so head for a point or a river mouth if you can. The afternoon turns cross-on and marginal again.

After that, it fades out through the 22nd to the 25th, with poor weak windswell and bugger-all energy.

So, to wrap it up: the standout days are Monday 14th September for the best size and power for experienced surfers, and Monday 21st September morning for a glassy, long-period groundswell session. Keep your eyes peeled for those windows.

Rusty.

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