Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The season is from May to September very dependable wind. Great place with loads of wind. Bring small kites as winds can be up to 40 knts. Of course there have been times there is lighter wind too but not the norm.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Big lagoon with lots of space.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Nights can be cold during summer. Bring a hoody if camping.
Identified hazards: Rocks
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: School, None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The season is from May to September very dependable wind. Great place with loads of wind. Bring small kites as winds can be up to 40 knts.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Small wave
Water hazards: Ships, Mole
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Small waves on the south of the mole. Perfect flat behind the mole with main South wind.
Infos: South of the mole you can find beaches to launch from. If you are experienced, launch from the mole.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Concrete
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The season is from May to September very dependable wind. Great place with loads of wind. Bring small kites as winds can be up to 40 knts.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Animals, Reefs
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Clear water. It is shallow for about 500m out and then it gets deeper. There is a great tide difference. The water is choppy but because it is so long shallow it gives us some nice waves, ramps etc.
Infos: The beach is soft sand with some shells. The safety of the launch or landing can be dependent on the tide. The beach gets narrow (30m) on a high tide. There is a house and apartment were we launch and land but they are 30+m from the beach. Otherwise there is a good 2km of beach that is available. There is no reef on the beach so no danger of cutting yourself. Sometimes at the lowest tide and during the rough season there are some rocks revealed, but as soon as you get out, after about 10m it is nice sand again. The sand on the beach is nice and soft. You can drive your car up easily right to the water if you want.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Shells, Bystanders, Cars
Weather specificities: You can surf all year here and the wetsuit is optional. If you wear one, bring a lightweight shorty. Most surf in a rash guard and shorts. Air temperatures ranges from 23-45C and water is generally 23+C. Rain is very rare.
Wind specificities: Generally we have good winds in the spring, summer and fall. In the winter the wind is highly unpredictable. Average wind is 12-15 knots, but very steady. A NE wind is the best, whereas a NW lacks punch. Athaibah Beach is right in Muscat and can have wind when other areas don't. Very localized weather.
Best months: March, April, May, June, July, September, October
Access description: by Car - Athaibah Beach is right in Muscat. If you drive up to the beach using the gate you don't need a 4WD, otherwise you can drive up to the beach anywhere in the dune area. 5min away from the airport. Drive to Ghoubrah roundabout and go straight from there to the beach. Drive along the beach until you see the kiters. Theres always someone there.
Specific rules: Zones
Extra: Do take care as occasionally cars and groups of people wander across the beach, especially after 5pm. Watch out for crazy quad bikers. Please don't kitesurf near the big hotels (Hyatt, Interconti) since it is too onshore and too many people on the beach.
Accommodations: Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The season is from May to September very dependable wind. Great place with loads of wind. Bring small kites as winds can be up to 40 knts.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water hazards: Animals, Stones
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Pay attention: tons of Tiger sharks during turtle season.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Weather specificities: Summer can be hot if there is no wind but most of the summer it is quite windy and cool (for Oman) around 24-28C. Water temp is coolish but don't need anything more then a shorty. It is always 23-45C depending on whether it is winter or summer and rain is virtually unheard of.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The wind is a thermal wind that is generated by the difference for the cold current coming from Antarctica and the hot land. Which means very regular wind as long as the land is hot so cooler weather and clouds are a bad thing. You can expect about 20-35 knots most days and some days stronger. The wind starts in the morning being offshore but switches to sideshore (more southerly) and picks up significantly by mid day. If the wind doesn't switch enough it can be gusty but manageable. In the morning it tends to be off shore and it is possible to surf on the other side of the bay where the wind is a bit more on shore. Summer is the windy season. In the summer it can be very gusty with a range of 15-30 knots.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: None
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Weather specificities: Summer can be hot if there is no wind but most of the summer it is quite windy and cool (for Oman) around 24-28C. Water temp is coolish but don't need anything more then a shorty. It is always 23-45C depending on whether it is winter or summer and rain is virtually unheard of.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The wind is a thermal wind that is generated by the difference for the cold current coming from Antarctica and the hot land. Which means very regular wind as long as the land is hot so cooler weather and clouds are a bad thing. You can expect about 20-35 knots most days and some days stronger. The wind starts in the morning being offshore but switches to sideshore (more southerly) and picks up significantly by mid day. Summer is the windy season. In the summer it can be very gusty with a range of 15-30 knots.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Lagoon
Water type: Shallow, Flat
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Crystal clear
Infos: Flat and glassy. Very shallow and you need high tide to ride here. 2x1km around high tide, lots of space. And be careful as the tide goes out quick.
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Infos: Not much of a beach here but there is a small sandy area at the far end of the water closest to town. Lots of turtles and kids.
Identified hazards: Power lines
Weather specificities: Warm water, no need for a wetsuit.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The windy season is summer. Winter is also possible but wind is not very regular.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car - Four hours from Muscat. Go to Sur and then from there head south to Ras al Hadd. On a spit at the edge of the Ras Al Hadd towns. When there follow signs for the hotel. Hard to miss.
Specific rules: None
Extra: Be careful of the power lines on either side of the lagoon.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Toilet, Food, Parking
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Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Medium wave
Water hazards: Animals, Currents, Ships
Water quality: Clean
Infos: The water is clear. Crescent shape bay with the waves coming from the right. Good for wave riding with waves about 1-2m. There are strong currents to the North. Some Dhows (traditional boats) anchored offshore. Pay attention: tons of Tigersharks during turtle season.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Sandy beach with just you and the local fishermen. Pretty little place. Nice sand beach with shells, about 3 or 4 km long. Rocks on either end. Easy to launch side to side off.
Identified hazards: Rocks, Shells
Weather specificities: Summer can be hot if there is no wind but most of the summer it is quite windy and cool (for Oman) around 24-28C. Water temp is coolish but don't need anything more then a shorty. It is always 23-45C depending on whether it is winter or summer and rain is virtually unheard of.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The wind is a thermal wind that is generated by the difference for the cold current coming from Antarctica and the hot land. Which means very regular wind as long as the land is hot so cooler weather and clouds are a bad thing. You can expect about 20-35 knots most days and some days stronger. The wind starts in the morning being offshore but switches to sideshore (more southerly) and picks up significantly by mid day. If the wind doesn't switch enough it can be gusty but manageable. In the morning it tends to be off shore and it is possible to surf on the other side of the bay where the wind is a bit more on shore. Summer is the windy season. In the summer it can be very gusty with a range of 15-30 knots.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car - From Muscat drive towards Sur (3-4 hour trip). When you get to AlKamil go right to Al Ashkhara at the second turn off for Rus al Hadd go left. When you reach the coast make another left. Go for 10 km there is a small dirt road that leads to a small mosque on the beach. You will see a big rock on the left and a point break on the right. You can rent a car for this trip as you are never really off road.
Specific rules: None
Extra: You are really in the middle of nowhere so be careful as the closest hospital is a few hours drive (SUR). There is a hotel (very cheap) in Al Ashkhara or camp on the beach and wake up with the sound of waves and wind.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Rental
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Level: Beginner
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Infos: It offers the flattest water on this coastline of Oman.
Beachgoer: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Weather specificities: Weather is great all year.
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: Wind is very consistent. we use all sizes of kites here.
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Access description: by Car - Only 20 mins drive from Al Mouj complex and Muscat airport.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Parking
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Small wave, Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Recommended to contact Olesya from a local kite school. She can provide a wealth of details regarding kitesurfing in oman. info@kitesurfing-lessons.com
Identified hazards: None
Weather specificities: Summer can be hot if there is no wind but most of the summer it is quite windy and cool (for Oman) around 24-28C. Water temp is coolish but don't need anything more then a shorty. It is always 23-45C depending on whether it is winter or summer and rain is virtually unheard of.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The wind is a thermal wind that is generated by the difference for the cold current coming from Antarctica and the hot land. Which means very regular wind as long as the land is hot so cooler weather and clouds are a bad thing. You can expect about 20-35 knots most days and some days stronger. The wind starts in the morning being offshore but switches to sideshore (more southerly) and picks up significantly by mid day. Summer is the windy season. In the summer it can be very gusty with a range of 15-30 knots.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Medium wave
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The season is from May to September very dependable wind. Great place with loads of wind. Bring small kites as winds can be up to 40 knts.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Flat, Chop
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Crystal clear
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: Rocks
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: The season is from May to September very dependable wind. Great place with loads of wind. Bring small kites as winds can be up to 40 knts.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No nightlife.
Accommodations: None
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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Shallow, Chop, Small wave
Water quality: Clean
Infos: The water is clean with no currents.
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: Uncrowded beach. Safe beach for beginners and free riders.
Weather specificities: Only mid winter may require shorty, but not necessary. Hot country.
Wind specificities: Best winds are found here for learning on this beach. Ant direction with East is good. Wind from 10 to 18 knots. Windy all year. Big to medium kites used here from 17m to 10m.
Best months: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
Access description: by Car - Park on the beach. Watch out for soft sand.
Specific rules: None
Nightlife: No real night life however food and drinks are available at the Civil Aviation Beach Club through the kite school.
Accommodations: Rooms, School, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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