Category Beginner’s Guide

Everything new surfers need to start — from gear tips to safety advice and local schools.

Surfing in Da Nang in Summer

Summer surfing conditions at Da Nang beach break with soft waves and clean morning light

Winter is the surf season in Da Nang. It usually starts in late September and runs through April. In summer, despite the long stretches of beach, the ocean is often flat, with only tiny shorebreak waves right by the sand.…

How to Choose a Surfboard

How to Choose a Surfboard. Coach points to volume and width sticker on a beginner soft-top at sunrise on Da Nang beach; UV resin and fin key nearby.

A repair-shop surfer shows how to choose a surfboard that helps you stand up faster, survives baggage handlers, and won’t break the bank. Your first surfboard is like your first musical instrument. The right one feels natural in your hands,…