China Beach (My Khe)
China Beach (locally My Khe Beach) is a long, exposed beachbreak on Da Nang’s east-facing coastline, stretching for roughly 8–10 km between the Son Tra Peninsula (north) and the Marble Mountains (sout...
China Beach (My Khe) surf guide
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Direction
both
Reef Type
Sand
Swell Window
030-140
Wave Type
Punchy, Fast
Best Wind
W, SW
Best Tide
All tides
Crowd
Often busy, especially on weekends and during peak beach-visitor periods; the long beach length spreads surfers out across multiple peaks.
Vibe
Developed, urban beach-resort setting with a generally relaxed, non-localized surfing atmosphere; multiple peaks spread along a long shoreline.
Local Tips
- •Peak quality depends on sandbar setup; scan multiple sections along the long beach and walk to the best-defined bank/peaks rather than committing to one access point.
- •Local surf operators use a wave-energy (kJ) scale: ~100–400 kJ is commonly used for lessons/beginners; 400–600 kJ is heavier and faster with more closeouts; 600+ kJ is described as board-breaking and not recommended for casual tourist surfing.
- •Beach safety guidance commonly emphasizes going earlier in the day; currents are noted to strengthen in the afternoon (often cited as after ~2 PM).
- •Use marked beach zones and flag warnings; conditions can be restricted or unsafe during the September–December storm/typhoon window.
Hazards
Coastal ErosionJellyfishShorebreakStorms TyphoonsStrong Currents
Current Conditions
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Location & Access
Access Information
Public beach with free access. Located a few kilometers east of Da Nang city center along Vo Nguyen Giap Street; commonly accessed via major beach corridors such as Pham Van Dong and Vo Van Kiet. Paved road access with multiple parking areas; airport access is typically ~10–15 minutes by vehicle. Some sections (e.g., park-managed areas) may have localized restrictions.
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