My Khe / Da Nang Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat for My Khe. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf ahead, so don’t get too excited just yet. It’s going to be a waiting game.

The swell is tiny right now, with the combined energy down in the single digits to the low 20s – that’s weak stuff, barely a ripple. The period is around 8-11 seconds, which is nothing special, and the wind is mostly cross-off or glassy, but there’s just no power in the water to push anything. We’re talking ankle-biters at best through the coming weekend.

This blank run stretches for several days, from now through the 25th of August. It’s going to be a real test of patience. But keep an eye on the water temp – it’s about average for this time of year, so at least it’ll be comfortable just sitting out there. The wave models are showing a pulse of longer-period energy arriving around the 26th of August. The energy starts to climb then, getting into the hundreds, which is a much better sign.

That pulse builds through the 27th and 28th of August. This is the window that’s showing the most promise. On the 27th, we’ve got a morning forecast with clean conditions and a 3ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the energy is strong, in the 400s. The afternoon looks just as good with glassy conditions. The 28th holds a similar 3ft swell from the ENE, and while it's a bit smaller, it should still be fun on the bank. The period is a little shorter, at 15-16 seconds, but still solid.

The standout in this whole stretch looks to be the morning of Thursday, the 27th. That ENE swell at 3ft with a 17-second period and the energy in the 440s, combined with offshore wind, is about as good as it’s going to get. At this size, it will be fine for all levels, but that long period might mean it’s a bit more lined up on the sandbars. We’re dealing with a beach break, so sometimes a super long swell like that can get a little straight. Still, it’s the best on offer.

After that burst, it fades away quickly. By the 30th of August, we’re back to small, weak surf, with the energy dropping way down. The first of September and the 2nd look flat again. So, there’s one clear window to keep an eye on, and it’s about a week out, around the 27th and 28th of August. It’s promising, but long-range forecasts can change, so don’t book your plane ticket just yet. For now, it’s a lot of flatness with one potential highlight.

Rusty out.

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