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Spot Information - Vietnam - Mui Ne, Indian Ocean & SE Asia
Guide to the local sailing spot conditions at Mui Ne Beach, Vietnam for windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP and surfing.
Mui Ne Bay
Mui Ne Bay or, more accurately, the Bay of Phan Thiet is awide bay with land peninsular extending to the north. Here local fisherman still operate. At the southern end of the bay is where the hotels and centres are based and the main sailing area.
The wind conditions are some of the most reliable for a long haul destinations over 220 days of 12 knots plus and if you like very strong and challenging conditions it is perfect as the wind can gust up to 40 knots when the wind comes in from the north east. The main season is November to April which sees the strong wind. Shorebreak can also be more than moderate. The wind builds through the morning so first thing is better to get for those wishing to take it a bit easier. Waves are best September to December. Wind is mainly side / side onshore.
Main Season: Wind blowing from early morning - expected around 9am - dusk.
November | Wind 70 - 80 % from NE, 12knots up to 30 knots sunny 28-35 C, water 25-28 C, wind chop to small wave (1- 3m ). |
December | Wind 80 - 90 % from NE, 12knots up to 40 knots sunny 25 -30C, water 22-26 C, wind chop to small wave (1- 3m ). |
January | Wind 90 - 100 % from NE,12knots up to 40 knots sunny 25-30 C, water 22-26 C, wind chop to small wave (1- 3m ). |
February | Wind 80 - 95% from NE, 12knots up to 35 knots sunny 28-35 C, water 25-28 C, condition flat to chop. |
March | Wind 70 - 85 % from NE, 12knots up to 30 knots sunny 28-35 C, water 25-28 C, condition flat to chop. |
April | Wind 60 - 70 % from NE, 12knots up to 30 knots sunny 28-35 C, water 25-28 C, condition chop to small wave (1- 3m ). |
May | Wind 60 - 70 % from NE, 12knots up to 30 knots sunny 28-35 C, water 25-28 C, condition chop to small wave (1- 3m ). |
Rain Season: Wind usually picks up late morning /around 12-1pm
June | Wind 40 - 50 % from SW, 12knots up to 30 knots Rain 28-35 C, water 25-28 C , condition chop to small wave (1- 3m ). |
July | Wind 50 - 60 % from SW, 12knots up to 30 knots b Rain 28-35 C, water 25-28 Cm condition chop to small wave (1- 3m ). |
August | This is the best month of for wind and sun in the summer. 2009 = 20 days , 2008 = 22 days , 2007 = 18 days Wind 60 - 70 % from SW, 12knots up to 30 knots Some rain 28-35 C, water 25-28 C, condition flat to chop. |
September | Wind 60 - 70 % from SW, 12knots up to 30 knots Some rain 28-35 C, water 25-28 C, condition flat to chop.. |
October | Wind 65 - 75% from SW, 12knots up to 30 knots sunny 28-35 C, water 25-28 C, condition chop to small wave (1- 3m ). |
Fact File
Great Reasons to go to Mui Ne, Vietnam |
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Best Time: November - April. Launch: Wide sandy beach. Wind Direction: Side/Side on from NE. Wind Type: Shorebreak: Moderate. Water Conditions: Flat water, chop, waves. Waves best Sept-Dec. Suitability: Intermediates +. |
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