Cua Dai Beach
Cua Dai Beach is an east-facing sandy coastline located about 5 km from Hoi An Ancient Town in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam. The surf setup is a sand beachbreak influenced by nearby river-mouth/delta p...
Cua Dai Beach surf guide
Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate
Vibe
Quiet and relaxed, described as more local and less developed than nearby beaches; generally family-friendly with limited surf-specific infrastructure.
Direction
both
Reef Type
Sand
Seasonality
30°–90° (NE–E)
Wave Type
Mellow
Localism
—
Boat Access
—
Crowd
Generally low for surfing; the beach can have tourists but is described as quieter and less crowded than nearby An Bang Beach.
Best Wind
SW
Best Tide
All tides
Local Tips
- •The beach is a long stretch; conditions can vary by section, so scout multiple access points and look for defined channels/sandbar corners rather than committing to the first peak.
- •Parking attendants near the beachfront can be persistent; some surfers/visitors park at nearby businesses where parking may be easier.
- •After heavy rain or flooding events, river discharge near the mouth can reduce water clarity and carry debris; avoid surfing close to outflow zones during/after these events.
- •Some sections have had sandbags/erosion works in past erosion periods; avoid paddling out directly in front of hard protection structures when present.
Hazards
Coastal ErosionStorms Typhoons FloodingRip Currents Longshore SweepCoastal Defense StructuresJellyfish
Additional Hazards:
- ⚠Documented coastal erosion (noted since 2004) and potential residual erosion impacts in some sections
- ⚠Seasonal storms and flooding risk during the wet season (approximately Sep–Jan), including typhoon/tropical system impacts
- ⚠Rip currents/longshore sweep can increase during larger NE monsoon swell, especially near channels and river-influenced areas
- ⚠Possible sandbags/temporary erosion-control structures in affected sections
- ⚠Jellyfish risk mentioned regionally for May–June (not specific to this beach)
Current Conditions
Conditions snapshot
7:30 PM
Water: 24°C
Swell
1.4-1.7m (10s)
Wind
5 kts (side-onshore)
Tide
0.11m (falling)
Air
20°C
Board advice
Easy energy
A fish or hybrid will feel fast and confidence‑boosting.
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Location & Access
Access Information
Approximately 5 km east of Hoi An via Cua Dai Road (about 10–15 minutes by bicycle, motorbike, or taxi). Public beach access with parking available near the beachfront; no permit or 4WD required. The spot is a long beach and is commonly treated as a stretch rather than a single fixed peak.
Parking
curating in progress :)
Walk to Beach
curating in progress :)
Entry Fee
c. 20k IDR
Access Hours
24/7
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