Vung Tau (Back Beach) surf break

Vung Tau (Back Beach) surfForecast / Ba Ria-Vung Tau / Vietnam

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 +07
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Vung Tau (Back Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vung Tau (Back Beach) sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vung Tau (Back Beach) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Vung Tau (Back Beach) in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (+07) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 16th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vung Tau (Back Beach) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 54mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
S
3
0.6
S
4
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.1
E
9
0.6
SW
4
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
25
SSE
15
W
10
NW
15
SSW
15
W
15
WSW
30
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
S
20
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
20
SSW
15
W
15
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:16PM3.48m
2:18AM3.57m
12:47PM3.55m
3:14AM3.66m
1:20PM3.61m
4:12AM3.66m
1:56PM3.61m
5:14AM3.59m
2:34PM3.55m
6:17AM3.49m
3:15PM3.40m
7:20AM3.39m
4:03PM3.16m
Low Tide
7:22PM0.18m
7:46AM2.18m
8:04PM-0.13m
8:32AM2.37m
8:48PM-0.31m
9:17AM2.53m
9:35PM-0.33m
10:04AM2.64m
10:23PM-0.21m
10:54AM2.70m
11:14PM0.04m
11:54AM2.69m
00:08AM0.38m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
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6:05
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:06
6:07
6:07
5
2
4
4
5
9
3
8
6
11
8
9
9
3
6
Temp °C
31
30
30
31
31
28
30
28
28
29
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
30
29
28
33
31
32
35
33
32
33
27
32
32
29
30
32
30
31
30
30
31
32
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
10
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
2
6
4
2
2
8
2
1
1
2
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
1
2
1
2
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
5
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
1
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
3
0.6
S
4
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
SSW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
4
1.2
S
5
1.2
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SSW
2
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
10
2
3
5
3
12
16
14
7
9
68
73
28
6
1
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
3
1
Distance (km)
935
920
1002
1002
1485
633
633
1485
307
307
949
307
307
949
633
147
653
633
633
989
633
Best forecast wave conditions in Ba Ria-Vung Tau
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in Vietnam
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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Information about the Vung Tau (Back Beach) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vung Tau (Back Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vung Tau (Back Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vung Tau (Back Beach) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Vung Tau (Back Beach)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Vung Tau (Back Beach) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Vung Tau (Back Beach) is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Vungtau. If you plan a holiday in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vungtau. Vungtau has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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