
Surf Forecasts:
Vung Tau (Back Beach) surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, E swell with 95 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vung Tau (Back Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Vung Tau (Back Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vung Tau (Back Beach) in the next 16 days are 0.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+07) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vung Tau (Back Beach) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | E 20 | E 19 | E 18 | E 21 | E 21 | S 6 | ESE 19 | ESE 18 | ESE 18 | E 17 | ESE 17 | E 16 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 44 | 36 | 32 | 62 | 95 | 57 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:57PM3.09m | 5:07AM3.25m | 4:53PM2.92m | 5:28AM3.23m | 6:06PM2.74m | 5:53AM3.21m | 7:52PM2.63m | 6:23AM3.20m | 9:58PM2.69m | 7:08AM3.18m | 11:46PM2.92m | 8:18AM3.17m | 00:56AM3.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38AM1.70m | 10:39PM0.89m | 11:18AM1.49m | 11:12PM1.26m | 12:04PM1.28m | 11:48PM1.67m | 12:57PM1.08m | 00:28AM2.09m | 2:03PM0.89m | 1:20AM2.48m | 3:21PM0.68m | 2:58AM2.78m | 4:42PM0.42m | ||||||||
5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 20 | E 19 | E 18 | E 21 | E 21 | S 6 | ESE 19 | ESE 18 | S 6 | ESE 17 | ESE 17 | E 16 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 44 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 59 | 57 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 19 | — | — | ESE 18 | E 17 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | — | 62 | 95 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | WSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 |
— | 3 | 15 | 12 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 49 | 50 | 8 | 48 | 67 | 10 | 50 | 64 | 58 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 989 | 920 | 1002 | 935 | 920 | 633 | 633 | 633 | 147 | 633 | 315 | 307 | 303 | 315 | 303 | 315 | 303 | 303 | 0 | 303 | 303 |
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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.











