My Khe / Da Nang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for Da Nang over the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it’s a tough start. The first week or so is looking pretty flat and messy with hardly any energy. For the first three days, you’re looking at tiny, weak swell – nothing rideable, and the wind isn’t helping. A bit of a waiting game.

Saturday, July 6th morning sees a tiny 0.3ft push from the southeast, but with offshore wind it’s clean. Still, the energy is barely there (5). Not worth paddling out for.

We finally get a pulse of life on Thursday, July 9th in the afternoon. A 1ft swell from the east-northeast with a very long 19-second period shows up – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is still weak (93), and the waves are described as surfable but very ordinary. Not a standout, but the clean conditions from a light northwest breeze make it a possibility for a longboard if you’re desperate.

Friday, July 10th morning sees a similar 1ft east-northeast swell, period dropping to 18 seconds, but with light offshore wind and energy creeping up to 141. It’s clean and glassy in the afternoon. Still small, but at least it’s not a total write-off.

Now, the standout – and it’s a good one. Saturday, July 11th morning is where you want to be in the water. My Khe (Da Nang) wakes up to a solid 3ft east-northeast swell with a very long 21-second period. The combined energy jumps to 817 – that’s proper moderate energy. The wind is a moderate offshore from the west at 12 mph, so the surf will be clean and well-shaped. This is the best on offer by a long shot. That long period means the waves will have plenty of push and shape, especially good for a beach break, though the sets will be a bit more spaced out. Saturday afternoon sees the swell building a bit more to 4ft with energy hitting 1110, but the wind turns cross-offshore, so the morning is the cleaner window. There could be a few others out, so keep an eye on the crowd.

Sunday, July 12th morning still has a decent 3ft east-northeast swell at 14 seconds, with moderate offshore wind – energy around 266. It’ll be fun but a step down from Saturday.

After that, the energy fades fast. From Monday, July 13th onwards, it’s back to tiny, weak swells with poor conditions and almost no rideable surf for the rest of the outlook. There’s a long gap of flat days through the second week.

Water temperature is a warm 86°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year – no surprises there.

The real winner is Saturday morning, July 11th. Get out early for the cleanest conditions and the best of the swell.

Rusty.

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