Mui Ne, Southeast Asia's leading marine sports destination

Mui Ne area has become the place to hold many windsurfing and kitesurfing competitions. Photo: N. Lan

Organize many sea sports competitions

According to National Geographic Traveler, Mui Ne is an ideal destination for sports such as windsurfing, kitesurfing, SUP, paragliding, canoeing and many other interesting sea exploration experiences. Experts say that Mui Ne has “strong but predictable wind conditions”, suitable for adventurous sea sports and outdoor international events. In particular, this sea area is rarely directly affected by storms, helping outdoor sports activities take place smoothly most months of the year.

Not only does it have high-class resort services and unique coastal cuisine, the "resort capital" is also a gathering place for athletes and tourists who are passionate about sea sports. In recent years, the Mui Ne area has become a place to host many windsurfing and kite surfing competitions, attracting many professional and amateur male and female athletes from many countries around the world. Notably, the 24th Vietnam Fun Cup Mui Ne Open International Windsurfing Tournament took place in February 2025. This tournament attracted more than 20 male and female athletes from countries such as Japan, Singapore, Korea, Thailand, Australia, Russia, France and Vietnam. This is an annual tournament organized by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Thuan province (old) to promote sea sports tourism, an opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their skills and passion; It is also an opportunity to introduce the image of Mui Ne to sea sports lovers around the world.

Windsurfing and kite surfing have been introduced to Vietnam for more than 15 years and Mui Ne beach is the most favorable place to experience this sport, thanks to the ideal wind conditions. Mr. Wang Ji Won - a Korean athlete, often plays windsurfing in Mui Ne beach said that tourists come to Mui Ne to experience water sports because of the popularity of the waves and strong winds, blowing to the shore most of the year.

Variety of sports

However, according to coaches, compared to regular surfing, kitesurfing is a sport that requires players to be good swimmers and have the physical strength to control the kite in strong winds. A coach in Mui Ne shared that, for Vietnamese visitors, kitesurfing is often not popular because it takes time to practice. On average, a person who has never played before needs about 10 hours of basic lessons, of which half of that time is to get used to how to control the kite.

The ideal time to go kitesurfing is from mid-afternoon to early afternoon during the Northeast monsoon season, when wind conditions are most stable and favorable. The cost of a kitesurfing course is usually around 5 million VND for 10 hours and after mastering the technique, players can rent equipment for around 600,000 VND/hour.

Mui Ne has strong but predictable wind conditions. Photo: N. Lan

Windsurfing and kite surfing both offer unique, adventurous experiences, allowing visitors to feel the power of the ocean and the freedom of moving on the water. Each has its own requirements and difficulties, but also its own special attractions, creating a diverse and rich picture of water sports experiences in Mui Ne.

Recently, many tourists are also interested in kayaking and SUP rowing, which are extremely interesting. These are two sports suitable for many types of guests such as adults, children, beginners and are also one of the special experiences in tour programs for tourists who want to participate in sea sports activities.

The manager of the Pi Paddling Club Mui Ne Phan Thiet, one of the units specializing in organizing these sports, said that the club often organizes tours to paddle SUP while watching the sunrise or sunset. Thereby, it will help visitors discover the poetic beauty of Hon Rom while admiring it directly on the sea. With flexible time frames such as: 7:30 am - 9:30 am, 9:30 am - 11:30 am or 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, visitors can choose the right time to paddle SUP or Kayak to the shallow waters near the fishing village.

Along with water sports, Mui Ne is also an attractive resort destination for many different customer segments. Because this place is blessed with beautiful landscapes, idyllic fishing villages, along with diverse tourism, cultural and service products at reasonable prices. Therefore, this beautiful beach is always voted and rated by travel enthusiasts as number 2 in the top 10 most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. This not only increases tourism value but also contributes to promoting the image of Mui Ne as a leading sports destination in Vietnam.

Flyboard performance on the sea. Photo: N. Lan

Mui Ne has two distinct wind seasons, the southwest wind season from May to September and the northeast wind season from October to April of the following year, with the most ideal wind speed of 6 - 12 m/s, along with a warm sea climate. Therefore, Mui Ne beach is always the first choice for those who are passionate about these sports.

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