My Khe / Da Nang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for My Khe / Da Nang over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – we’ve got a bit of a flat spell to sit through before things get interesting.

The water is sitting at 85°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The Early Days (15th to 27th September): A Waiting Game

Honestly, for the first week and a half, you might as well leave the board at home. From the 15th right through to the 27th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell. Heights are bouncing between 1ft and 3ft, with most of that energy coming from the ENE. The combined energy is mostly low, with readings like 46 and 102, which just doesn't have any punch. The wind is a mixed bag of cross-onshore and glassy conditions, but the swell just isn't there to do anything with it. Even the few glassy mornings are a waste because there’s nothing to ride. The wave comments across this whole stretch are pretty much "poor surf conditions," so it’s a solid gap of nothing to get excited about.

The Turnaround (28th September – Monday):

Now, this is where it starts to wake up. On the morning of Monday the 28th, we finally get a pulse. The swell jumps to 4ft from the ENE, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy hits 291, which is a solid step up into moderate territory. The wind is glassy, with just a slight air movement. The comment says "expect good surf conditions." This is the first real chance we’ve had, and the glassy morning is a major positive for clean faces. Keep an eye on this one.

The Standout (29th September – Tuesday):

Tuesday the 29th is looking like the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a 6ft swell from the NE. That’s getting into the territory where it might be a bit much for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s game on. The period is a short 9 seconds, but the combined energy is a strong 460. The morning is glassy again, with clear skies. It’s not often you get a 6ft glassy morning in the forecast. This is the standout session of the whole outlook. The afternoon might get a bit bumpy with a cross-shore wind, but the morning window is golden.

The Long-Range Promise (30th September – Wednesday):

Then on Wednesday the 30th, we’ve got a very interesting shift. The morning shows a smaller 3ft swell but with a long period of 15 seconds, and combined energy of 326. The afternoon is where it gets proper exciting though: a 4ft swell with a 14-second period, combined energy of a massive 670. The wind is glassy for both sessions. That is serious energy for the size, and those long-period lines will hold up nicely. This is the best quality on offer, but it’s over a week away, so treat it as promising but not a lock. If it holds, the afternoon session on the 30th will be world-class.

So, to sum it up: the next ten days are a write-off. Get your chores done. Then from Monday the 28th onwards, the surf comes alive, with Tuesday the 29th morning and Wednesday the 30th afternoon being the absolute highlights. Get after it.

Rusty.

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