Cua Dai Beach
Beach Sandy Vietnamese beach near Hoi An coastal area
Cua Dai Beach on Vietnam’s central coast offers broad sandy shorelines, shallow swimming and seafood eateries. Visitors linger for sunbathing, local fishing boats and access to coastal resorts and beaches in the Da Nang area.
Cua Dai Beach is a sandy coastal stretch on Vietnam’s central coast, known for its shoreline, shallow waters and resort development. It lies near the historic town of Hoi An and is a popular coastal destination for beach recreation.
The shoreline features stretches of sand, beach vegetation and tourist facilities along parts of the coast, with resorts and local services providing access and amenities. Seasonal variations in weather and coastal conditions affect swimming and shore use.
The beach sits in the central coastal region of Vietnam, in proximity to Hoi An and within the wider Da Nang / Quang Nam coastal area, forming part of a popular tourist corridor between those towns.
- Access from Hoi An: The beach is commonly visited from the nearby historic town of Hoi An and is served by local resorts and day-trip services from the coastal region.
How to Get to Cua Dai Beach #
Cua Dai is about 5-7 km from Hoi An’s old town; take a short taxi or motorbike ride along DT609. From Da Nang it’s roughly a 30-40 minute drive west along the coastal road.
Tips for Visiting Cua Dai Beach #
- Walk east toward the quieter stretches early morning - hotels concentrate nearer the western end.
- Bring a hat and sun protection; UV is strong and shade is limited on wide sandy stretches.
- Combine a visit with Hoi An or My Son - Cua Dai is a short drive (about 6-8 km) from Hoi An's old town.
Best Time to Visit Cua Dai Beach #
Best in the dry season (late winter through summer) for swimming and sun; avoid peak monsoon months for safety and calmer seas.
Weather & Climate near Cua Dai Beach #
Cua Dai Beach's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with hot summers (peaking in June) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 19°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1936 mm/year), wettest in October with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 19°C. Regular rainfall (95 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 35°C with oppressive humidity. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is the hottest month, feeling like 37°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 37°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (106 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (310 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (536 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 27°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (385 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 20°C. Heavy rain (214 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
