Where to swim in clean clear water in Nha Trang — best beaches and day passes?
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Costa Bella currently has strong waves, murky water, and visible floating litter. Its swimming zone is small, so it is not a good choice for people who want to swim properly.
Costa Bella — strong waves and small swimming area
The beach near the Do Theater (with flamingos) had remarkably clear water today — clearer than Cam Ranh, Hon Tam, the northern beach, Costa Bella, and Marina. Good visibility for snorkeling, fish easily visible.
Beach near Do Theater (with flamingos) — very clear water
The northern beach has a buoy-marked swimming area with a sandy bottom, no rocks, and a gentle slope into the water — comfortable for swimming.
Northern beach — buoy-marked swimming zone
The beach near the Oceanus hotel is calmer than the central city beach, with fewer waves.
Oceanus hotel beach — calm water
For calm water, a gentle entry, and warm sea, Da Nang is worth considering: sun loungers with a towel start at 40,000 VND there, compared to 150,000 VND in Nha Trang.
Da Nang — loungers from 40,000 VND (vs Nha Trang from 150,000 VND)
The northern beach is currently shallow due to low tide — lots of rocks, and you need to walk about 50 meters before the water reaches your knees. Marina Beach is cleaner and less crowded since it charges an entry fee.
Marina Beach — paid entry, cleaner and less crowded
The beach opposite the Sapphire hotel is currently calm, the water is clean, and there is no biting plankton.
Beach near Sapphire hotel — clean water, no plankton
Costa Bella beach currently has murky water with an unpleasant smell — not recommended if clear water is a priority.
Costa Bella — murky water
Amiana Resort has a day pass at 800,000 VND per adult, including towel and water. The sea there is clean and clear. Lunch for three cost around 1,200,000–1,500,000 VND.
Amiana Resort — day pass 800,000 VND/adult
Nha Trang's city beaches are similarly murky near the shore everywhere. Swimming about 200 meters out makes the water noticeably cleaner and clearer — bring a snorkel mask to enjoy the underwater scenery.
Tip: swim 200m from shore
If warm (28°C+) and crystal-clear water is the top priority with no crowds, resort day-pass beaches like Amiana are a better choice than the public city beaches.
Water temp 28°C+ — resort beaches