Wind Days = % of days with 12–35 knot average wind speed (ideal kiting conditions). Based on 4 years of historical weather data.
9%
Avg Wind Days
year-round
6.6kts
Avg Wind
year-round
28°
Avg Temp
feels 33°
4yrs
Data History
analyzed
Spot Overview
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Beach BreakSpot Type
BeginnerSkill Level
NW315°Best Wind
Waves breaking on sandy bottom, varied conditions
About This Spot
Vung Tau is a coastal beach break located on Vietnam's southeastern coast facing northeast toward the South China Sea. The spot consists of a sandy beach with relatively sheltered conditions due to the bay geography and nearby industrial port infrastructure. Water conditions are characteristically choppy with very modest wave heights averaging 0.53m, making this primarily a flatwater or light-wind kitesurfing destination. The area benefits from consistent side-shore wind when northwesterly or westerly winds prevail, providing safer launching and landing conditions. With low average wind reliability (8.9%) and variable seasonal wind patterns, conditions here are unpredictable. The spot suits beginner to early-intermediate kiters due to small wave size, shallow water near shore, and relatively controlled conditions. Kiters should be aware of boat traffic from the nearby commercial port, industrial facilities visible in the satellite imagery, and the typically choppy water state. Best sessions occur during Vietnam's windy season (October-April) when northeast monsoon patterns provide more consistent wind delivery.
Hazards & Safety
Shallow water near shore
Choppy water conditions
Boat traffic in nearby port area
Industrial facilities and infrastructure
Low wave height consistency
Potential for offshore currents near river delta influence
Live Wind Forecast
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Water Conditions
Historical ocean data for wetsuit planning & water type
30°C
Avg Water Temp
0.5m
Avg Waves
💨 Choppy
Typical Conditions
🩳 Boardshorts
Typical Wetsuit
Normal wind chop, typical conditions
Wind Characteristics
EDominant Direction
Very GustyChallenging conditions, advanced only
Best Time to Kite
Wind reliability by time of day (average across all months)
Morning
6am – 12pm
8%wind days
Best
Afternoon
12pm – 6pm
14%wind days
Evening
6pm – 9pm
12%wind days
Monthly Breakdown
Historical averages based on 4 years of data
Month
Wind Days
Avg Wind
Temp
Water
Best Time
Rain
Jan
8%
6kts
27°feels 30°
28°
Eve
~4d
Feb
20%
8kts
28°feels 31°
28°
PM
~2d
Mar
16%
9kts
28°feels 32°
Monthly Water Conditions
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