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My Hoa Lagoon
Khánh Hòa Province · Phan Rang - Ninh Thuan · Phan Rang-Thap Cham
also known as Phan Rang Kite Spot, My Hoa Beach, Mỹ Hòa
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Riding essentials
Season
Nov–Apr
Months riders and schools name
How windy
20-25 kt
Character: mixed
Room to launch
ok
access rules on record, below
Water
mixed
27.9 °C in summerInside the reef the lagoon is flat to choppy and shallow
Hazards
15
Reported by riders
Level
Beginner to advanced
With a caveat: see Your level
Crowds
medium crowds · busy Nov Dec Jan Feb
Schools
8
named at this spot
From the airport
75 min
Ranh International Airport (CXR)
When it fills in
In the winter monsoon the wind is generally already there in the morning and runs through the evening rather than switching on at a set hour, so there is no thermal window to time. Lighter, less dependable in the summer months.
Nearbystraight-line distance
Backup spotsWhere riders go when the wind doesn't work here.
- Mui Ne
- Ninh Chu Beachno page yet
- other Phan Rang lagoon spots south of townno page yet
The spot
Geography
Conditions and wind
Tide
Logistics
The wind
locals call it Winter monsoon / North-East monsoon
Direction
Direction to shore
cross-on
Dominant direction
NNE to NE in the winter season; SSE in the lighter summer season
Kite sizes
metres · typical quiver highlighted
The quiver, in words
A 75-85 kg rider is on 7-9 m most winter days and down to 5-6 m when it pushes past 30 knots. 10-12 m only earns its place on light mornings and in the summer monsoon; locals rarely bring a 12 m out. Quivers of 5-10 m or 7-12 m cover the winter season.
Character
Average strength
20-25 kt is the figure that comes up most often, though 25-30 kt is also given as the average; the two have not been reconciled.
Typical strength
20-25 kt in winter high season; lighter 15-25 kt reported in the June-August summer monsoon
Forecast
Live forecast
Month by month
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
riding season from the spot record · the wind series here holds no strength figure
No month-by-month share of windy days is held for this spot. The months riders and schools name are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr.
Measured at Phan Rang Kite Center / My Hoa (Only 7/1/2018-7/31/2018 (one month); station no longer reporting).
How this was measuredmeasured · Only 7/1/2018-7/31/2018 (one month); station no longer reporting
The source named below holds no month-by-month figure for this place, so no season is drawn from it. The season is the one the spot record names.
Highlighted months are the riding season from the spot record.
Phan Rang Kite Center / My Hoa · windfinder.com · Only 7/1/2018-7/31/2018 (one month); station no longer reporting
The water
Type
mixed
Standing depth
You can stand almost everywhere.Knee-deep across most of the lagoon at a usable tide, roughly a metre at the deepest near the lighthouse end at high water.The depth is not the problem - the sand, dead coral and rock you are standing on is, which is why booties are the local default rather than an optional extra.At low tide parts of it dry out completely.
Tides
Usually only one high water a day here, which is the single most important thing to plan around: if the high falls at night, the lagoon can stay too thin to ride for the best part of a week. At high water reckon on about a metre at the deepest, near the lighthouse end, and knee depth over most of the rest.Low waterAt low water the first 200-300 m off the beach can empty out altogether and you walk toward the reef, sometimes several hundred metres, to find water worth riding.
Temperature
27.9 °C summer · 25.1 °C winter
Wetsuit
Boardshorts or a UV top most days, with a 2-3 mm shorty if strong wind chills you. Booties are not optional here; the bottom is coral and rock.
Conditions
Your level
The scene
What riders come here for
Launch and rules
three ways on to the water, and what each one asks of you
With a school or a boat
8 schools name this spot
On your own
Room to launch: ok
Somewhere else
1 spot nearby
Rescue
+84 90 771 1656+84 94 464 11 77
Rescue — full text1 min read
Launch
Launching happens from the centre fronts along the lagoon, off a small sandy beach, and the usual practice is to walk out into the water rather than launch dry.There is room on the sand to rig, but at high water you may end up launching from waist depth.The centres land and launch you if you are riding on their beach.
Rules & access
1 min read
- Beach accessBeach access at the lagoon is paid, not free: Phan Rang Kite Center charges $5 a day, $25 a week, $100 a month or $250 for the November-April season in 2026, which buys beach access, beach assistants, showers, pump zone, kite wash and chill-out areas; overnight storage and a locker are $2 a day, $10 a week, $40 a month or $100 for the season on top.Roughly the same rate in local currency, 100,000 VND a day or 500,000 VND a week, was already the going figure in 2019.
- Outside instructors teaching on a centre's beach pay per head: $10 for an instructor plus one student and $5 for each extra student in 2026.
- No municipal permit, registration requirement or officially gazetted riding zone for everyday kiting appears for My Hoa/Vinh Hai as of 2026, outside of organised competitions; treat that as unconfirmed rather than as a guarantee.
Access rules drift faster than anything else we hold — check locally, and propose an edit if this has changed.
Schools that ride here
Rider tips
- Check the tide before you plan a lesson or a freestyle session: at low water the beach side goes thin, and parts of it dry out.
- Book the trip around the tide table as well as the wind. With one high a day, a week of night-time highs is a week of thin water.
- Bring booties even if you normally ride barefoot, and certainly if you are learning or walking out across the lagoon.
- Pack small kites for winter; 5-10 m or 5-12 m sizes cover the 30-40 kt days.
- A 75-85 kg rider who brings 7 m and 9 m covers most winter days; add a 5 m or 6 m for the 30-knot afternoons.
- Ask a centre about current hazards before riding: stone clusters and plastic pipes may only be obvious at low tide.
- Budget for centre membership from day one. Beach access, the showers and the beach staff cost $5 a day in 2026, charged by day, week or season.
- Stay at the lagoon for maximum water time; stay in Phan Rang town for more restaurants and cheaper beds, but budget 25-30 minutes each way.
- Do not treat the reef waves as beginner terrain: ride the lagoon first and get local advice on tide and channels before going outside.
Getting there
Airport
Cam Ranh International Airport (CXR)
Route
Fly to Cam Ranh (CXR) and drive: about 75 minutes to the lagoon, and a taxi from the airport was quoted around 800,000 VND in 2019.The alternative is train or bus to Phan Rang-Thap Cham and a 25-30 minute taxi or motorbike out to My Hoa, about 20 km, quoted around 300,000 VND in 2019.Centres arrange pickups on request.
Transfer
75 min
Cost level
medium
Staying
On-spot kite accommodation is available at My Hoa Lagoon Kiting Town, Phi Kite School, Phan Rang Kite Center and other center-style stays; Phan Rang town has cheaper city accommodation but requires a daily 25-30 minute transfer.As of 2026, Phi Kite School rooms start from 920,000 VND per night, and My Hoa Lagoon Kiting Town rooms/apartments start from 700,000 VND per night.
No-wind days
Nui Chua National Park, Vinh Hy Bay and the Hang Rai stone shelves are the days out; Po Klong Garai's Cham towers, the Thai An vineyards, Ninh Chu Beach and the local markets fill the rest.
FAQ
Is My Hoa Lagoon suitable for beginners?
Yes: the shallow flat lagoon suits beginners with instruction, while advanced riders use the reef waves and kickers outside.
When is the best time?
November to March is the winter high season, with the window extended to April in some accounts.
What is the wind like?
The winter monsoon blows 20-25 kt from the NNE-NE, with strong days up to 40 kt; small 5-10 m kites are typical.
What are the hazards?
The lagoon bottom includes sharp coral and rock, so booties are recommended, and the water can be too shallow to launch from the beach at low tide.
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Last updated: August 2026