Beaches · Hoi An · Vietnam
The best beaches in and near Hoi An
Where to swim and spend a beach day, and when the water is warm.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The best-known beach is An Bang Beach (About 5 km from the old town). The sea is usually warm enough for a comfortable swim (21°C+) in January–December.
Key facts
- Beaches in this guide
- 4
- Swimming season
- January–December
- Warmest sea
- 30°C (86°F)
The beaches
About 5 km from the old town · Beach restaurants and swimming
1.An Bang Beach
Hoi An's favourite beach, with fine sand, beach restaurants with sunbeds, and calm water in summer.
About 8–10 km from the old town · Quiet walks and resort stays
2.Ha My Beach
A long, quiet beach north of An Bang lined with upscale resorts and few crowds.
About 5 km from the old town · Resort stays near the Cham Islands pier
3.Cua Dai Beach
The original Hoi An beach at the river mouth, now affected by erosion in places, with resorts and seafood restaurants.
About 20–30 minutes by speedboat from Cua Dai · Snorkelling
4.Cham Islands beaches
Small sandy coves on the offshore islands with clear water for snorkelling in the calm season.
Sea temperature by month
| Month | Sea | Air high |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (75°F) | 25°C (77°F) |
| February | 24°C (75°F) | 26°C (79°F) |
| March | 25°C (77°F) | 28°C (82°F) |
| April | 27°C (81°F) | 31°C (88°F) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 33°C (91°F) |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 34°C (93°F) |
| July | 30°C (86°F) | 34°C (93°F) |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 34°C (93°F) |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 32°C (90°F) |
| October | 28°C (82°F) | 29°C (84°F) |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 27°C (81°F) |
| December | 25°C (77°F) | 25°C (77°F) |
Staying near the beach
$$ · Best for beach, couples and families
An Bang Beach
About 5 km north of the old town, An Bang has a row of beach restaurants with sunbeds, seafood grills and small guesthouses and villas in the village behind. It is relaxed by day and quiet at night, and Hoi An is about 15 minutes away by taxi.
- Good
- Wake up by the sea; Good beach restaurants; Easy taxi to the old town
- Watch out
- Rough sea and erosion in winter; Limited big-hotel choice
- Nearby
- Tra Que vegetable village, Ancient Town
Getting to the beaches
- Boat — Rowing boats ply the river in front of the old town, small ferries cross to Cam Kim, and speedboats leave Cua Dai pier for the Cham Islands.
Beach-weather months
Days of 24°C (75°F) or more with no more than nine rainy days come in February–July. The busiest of those is July, so book early.
Beach safety
Hoi An is relaxed, but watch for overcharging by boat operators and tailors, petty theft in crowded evening streets and motorbikes on the roads outside the car-free zone. In October and November, follow local advice during floods and storms. Swim at lifeguarded beaches where possible and follow local flag warnings.
Questions travellers ask
+Does Hoi An have beaches?
Yes: An Bang Beach, Ha My Beach, Cua Dai Beach and Cham Islands beaches.
+When is the sea warm enough to swim in Hoi An?
Usually January–December, when the sea averages 21°C or more.
+What is the best beach near Hoi An?
An Bang Beach: Hoi An's favourite beach, with fine sand, beach restaurants with sunbeds, and calm water in summer.