Dark Reef
Nha Trang, Vietnam · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 6.2s
- Wind
- 10 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- Rising
Get an alert when Dark Reef hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
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High5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh local
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Days 7–10 for Dark Reef, scored for your board.
About Dark Reef
Dark Reef is a reef break over coral in Nha Trang, Vietnam. It's at its best on swells from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Best wind direction
- SW, WSW, W, WNW
Dark Reef surf FAQ
Is Dark Reef good for beginners?+
Dark Reef is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Dark Reef?+
Different days call for different boards. Dark Reef handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Dark Reef?+
Look for from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the SW / WSW / W. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.