Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
1%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
4.3kts
Avg Wind
year-round
25°
Avg Temp
feels 29°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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BaySpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NE45°Best Wind
Partially sheltered coastline with moderate, varied conditions
About This Spot
Vinh is a sheltered bay in central Vietnam with a northwest-facing coastline. The spot is characterized by a shallow, enclosed body of water bordered by urban and industrial development to the south and west. The bay provides natural protection from open ocean swell, resulting in consistently small wave conditions (0.52m average). This is primarily a flat-water spot suitable for freestyle and light wind practice rather than wave riding. The industrial port facilities visible in satellite imagery indicate moderate to heavy commercial shipping traffic, which creates safety constraints for kiting activities. Water conditions are light-swell with low wind reliability (1.3%), typical of sheltered bay environments during non-monsoon seasons. The best wind direction for side-shore conditions is northeast (45°), though prevailing winds are highly seasonal. Average wind of 4.3 knots suggests this spot is marginal for kitesurfing outside of specific seasonal wind events. The spot suits beginners seeking flat-water conditions but requires careful attention to vessel traffic and industrial operations. Optimal visits align with pre-monsoon wind patterns.
Hazards & Safety
Industrial port infrastructure and cargo handling areas
Commercial shipping traffic and anchored vessels
Shallow water conditions near shore
Strong tidal currents common in Vietnamese bays
Industrial discharge and water quality concerns
Dense residential area limiting wind flow consistency
Live Wind Forecast
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
27°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
Avg Waves
🌊 Light Swell
Typical Conditions
🩳 Boardshorts
Typical Wetsuit
Clean small waves, good for wave riding practice
Wind Characteristics
NEDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
2%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
5%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
4%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
0%
4kts
19°feels 20°
20°
Eve
~9d
Feb
1%
4kts
20°feels 21°
21°
PM
~6d
Mar
0%
4kts
23°feels 26°
Monthly Water Conditions
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