Vietnam has local surf competitions, and in Da Nang they usually happen around My Khe and My An Beach. Most public events are connected with Boardriders Club Da Nang — a local surf club that organizes community meetups, seasonal competitions and surf events.

The main names you may see are Da Nang Surfing Open, Da Nang Open and Da Nang Invitational. These are not professional tour events with a fixed yearly calendar. The dates depend on surf conditions: swell, wind, tide and the state of the beach, so announcements often appear close to the event.

If you want to compete, follow Boardriders Club Da Nang on Facebook and Instagram, and check whether the current membership or registration form is open. If you want to watch, head toward the My Khe / My An Beach area, but always check the latest announcement before you go.

Quick overview

What you need	Where to check
Event announcements	Boardriders Club Da Nang on Facebook and Instagram
How to join or register	Boardriders Club Da Nang posts and the current membership / registration form, when it is open
Heats, entries and results	LiveHeats: Boardriders Club Danang
Event location	Usually My Khe / My An Beach; some events have also been listed around Paradise Beach Bar
Photos and atmosphere	Boardriders Instagram, Facebook posts and local event write-ups

What the Da Nang Competitions are Like

In simple terms, these are club-style surf competitions that have grown around the local community. You do not have to be a professional athlete to take part: the riders can include local surfers, expats and people who already feel confident on a surfboard.

These events depend not only on the organizers, but also on the ocean. Even if a date is announced in advance, the final time, location and format may be confirmed closer to the start. That is why participants usually follow updates, the forecast and the heat schedule almost until the day of the competition.

For spectators, it feels more like a beach day with surfing than a closed sports event: you can come, watch the heats, support friends, take photos and get a feel for how Da Nang’s surf community lives.

What Spectators Should Know

The competitions are not set up like a stadium show with grandstands and a separate spectator zone. It is a beach-style event: you stand or sit on the sand and watch the heats from the shore. The main thing is to choose a spot where you can see the lineup clearly without getting in the way of judges, competitors or people carrying boards.

Some of the best moments happen not only in the water, but also on the beach: surfers getting ready, heat announcements, everyone waiting for the right sets, reactions after the heats and the awards. If you want to take photos, it is better to shoot from a distance and avoid stepping into the organizers’ working area.

You can come with kids, but keep in mind that this is a beach day, not a show with a guaranteed minute-by-minute schedule. Sometimes everyone has to wait for waves, the start may shift, and the heat and sun can be more tiring than the competition itself.

How to take part in the competitions

The easiest way to start is with Boardriders Club Da Nang. The club opens registration for the season, runs meetups and announces competitions when the surf conditions look right.

What to do:

1. Follow Boardriders Club Da Nang on Facebook and Instagram.
2. Watch for posts about membership, meetups and competitions.
3. Fill in the current membership or registration form when it is open.
4. Come to club meetups, meet the members and see how everything works.
5. Before the event, check the date, location, start time and heat schedule.

In the 2025/26 season form, the club says this is their fourth season. Membership includes monthly surf meetups, club merchandise, a gala dinner and member awards. Their announcements also mention season-long competitions.

Links to forms and conditions may change, so before taking part, check the latest post on the club’s official pages.

For individual competitions, there may be a separate entry fee. For example, in the announcement for Da Nang Surfing Open ’25, Boardriders Club Da Nang listed a 500,000 VND fee, which included a T-shirt and two drinks. The same post said that participation was open to Da Nang Boardriders members, and if the list was full, surfers could be placed on a waiting list. That is why it is always best to check the latest event announcement for the current conditions before registering.

When do the competitions happen?

Da Nang competitions do not follow a fixed “first Saturday of every month” calendar. The season is usually more active when Central Vietnam gets more workable waves, and the exact dates are chosen closer to the conditions.

For readers, two things matter most:

1. Do not expect a full schedule too early. A few months before an event, exact details may not be available yet.
2. Check updates closer to the date. Sometimes the key details appear only a few days before the start.

Where do the competitions take place?

The main area to know is My Khe and My An Beach. This is a long stretch of coastline, so the meeting point is not always exactly the same. The organizers choose the spot based on the conditions: where the wave is working better, where it is safer to paddle out, and where it is easier to set up the judging area.

One popular landmark is Paradise Beach Bar at 270 Võ Nguyên Giáp. There is open beach nearby, with enough space for spectators, competitors, boards and the awards. But do not just head to Paradise without checking first: before the event, always look for the latest club post, because the setup can move along the beach.

This is normal for Da Nang. Sometimes a few hundred meters make a big difference: one sandbank may close out too fast, while a little farther down the beach there may be a better section for the heats.

The main competition area is My Khe / My An Beach. Paradise Beach Bar can be used as a landmark, but always check the exact meeting point before the event.

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Where to check heats, competitors and results

For heats and results, the competitions use LiveHeats. It is a platform where you can check event pages, divisions, competitors, heat schedules and results.

If you are competing, LiveHeats is almost essential: it helps you see your division, your heat time and how the results are moving. If you are watching from the beach, it also helps you understand who is in the water and what stage the competition is at.

Look for the Boardriders Club Danang page on LiveHeats. It has the club’s events and past contests in one place.

Useful links for this section:

• LiveHeats: Boardriders Club Danang
• Da Nang Surfing Open 2024
• Da Nang Surfing Open 2025
• The Da Nang Open ’25

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On LiveHeats, you can check divisions, heat schedules, competitors and results.

Are there surf competitions in Da Nang?

Yes. Da Nang has local surf competitions. They are usually connected with Boardriders Club Da Nang, and updates, photos, heat schedules and results can be found through Facebook, Instagram and LiveHeats.

Can foreigners take part?

Usually, yes. Both local surfers and expats take part in the competitions. The exact conditions depend on the event, open registration, membership and division rules. Always check the latest club announcement before joining.

Do I need to be a Boardriders Club Da Nang member?

For club meetups and seasonal activities, membership seems to be the main route. The 2025/26 season form mentions monthly surf meetups, club merchandise, a gala dinner and member awards.

Where do the competitions take place?

Usually around My Khe / My An Beach. Paradise Beach Bar also appears as a useful landmark, but always check the exact meeting point before the event.

When is the next Da Nang Surfing Open?

There may not be a confirmed date far in advance. Surf contests depend on conditions, so the best place to check is the latest posts from Boardriders Club Da Nang and the event pages on LiveHeats.

Where can I see the results?

The best place is LiveHeats. You can find event pages, divisions, competitors, heat schedules and results there.

Can beginners compete?

It depends on the event format and divisions. If you are still new to surfing, the best first step is to join a club meetup, meet the members and ask the organizers which division fits your level.

Can I watch with kids?

Yes, usually. These events are held in an open beach format. Just be ready for sun, heat, waves and waiting time, because the schedule can shift and the competition may last several hours.

Is this an official professional surf tour?

No. It is better understood as a local club surf series and community event. Some events may still have partners, sponsors and official local venues.