Kitesurfing season in Vietnam
Kitesurfing season in Vietnam
Vietnam is number one in Asia for wind reliability. Mui Ne has around 230 windy days a year, and in high season the wind blows pretty much every day. That’s exactly why kiters fly here from around the world: you show up — and you ride.
Two seasons
Mui Ne has two kite seasons with fundamentally different wind characters.
Winter season (November to April) — the northeast monsoon. The main season, the one people come for. Wind is steady, strong, blowing from morning till sunset. Direction is northeast, cross-onshore. Peak average — 20–25 knots, in strong days gusts up to 40 knots. Working kite sizes 7–9 m².
Summer season (May to October) — southern wind. Weaker and less consistent: 10–14 knots, mostly in the afternoon. Working sizes 12–14 m². On the Malibu spot the wind changes direction in summer and the spot becomes unrideable — the school moves to the central city spot.
Wind by month
| Month | Character | Kite size |
|---|---|---|
| November | Start of season, transitional | 9–12 m² |
| December | Picking up, possible rain days | 9–11 m² |
| January | Peak season, blowing every day | 7–9 m² |
| February | Peak season, strongest wind | 7–9 m² |
| March | High season, consistent | 8–10 m² |
| April | End of season, wind easing | 10–12 m² |
| May–October | Summer wind, different spot | 12–14 m² |
How the wind builds through the day
In the morning the wind builds gradually — from 10–15 knots early to 20–25 by midday. That’s the best window for beginners and anyone learning on bigger kites. After noon it stabilises and strengthens: out come the 7–9 m². This daily rhythm makes Mui Ne work well for any level — beginners in the morning, advanced riders in the afternoon.
The Malibu spot
Our station sits on Malibu. The key feature: shallow water and waves that build far from shore, with no shorebreak. On average waves run 1.5–2 metres; in the strongest wind they climb to 3.5 m — but that’s 100 metres out. Between waves there’s clean flat water, ideal for ramping up, freestyle and jumps.
That’s why pros pick Malibu: you get wave-riding and big air in the same session. People love jumping here — high and safe.
Summer mode
In summer Malibu’s wind flips direction and the spot becomes unrideable. The school moves to the central Mui Ne spot. For people who want to ride, there’s Secret Spot — a local in-between place that locals know.
When to come
January and February — maximum wind every day, peak season. Strongest conditions, smallest kites.
March — slightly softer than January, but still high season. Plenty of advanced riders pick March on purpose.
November–December — fewer people, slightly less consistent wind. December can catch the tail of the rainy season — a few days might drop out.
April — end of season, wind easing, but for those who want quiet and warmth without the crowd — a solid choice.