Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean, River Mouth
Water type: Flat, Chop
Water hazards: None
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Winds can be very strong and gusty with around 50 knots.
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 - Small
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
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 quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Small
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
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: Chop, Small wave
Water hazards: Stones, Shells
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Choppy rolling waves depending on wind.
Beach type & size: Sand, Stones - Medium
Infos: Narrow sand beach with enough room to rig and launch. Might be able to find more space at the river mouth but the bottom is not as sandy.
Identified hazards: Stones, Shells
Weather specificities: Very comfortable everyday.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Was on the island in Feb and March. These are supposed to be the least windy months. Only had a 10m and a TT with me. Kited about 2 days a week, would have gotten 5 days a week with a 13m. Summer is supposed to be super strong.
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Specific rules: None
Extra: Socotra is an amazing place. Don't worry about it being part of Yemen, it's like a whole different country. Everyone was really friendly and helpful. Don't plan on finding posh living here. Plan on ruffing it, only hotels are in Hadiboh.
Nightlife: None.
Accommodations: None
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Level: 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: Trade
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 quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: Rocks
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Wind specificities: Expect very strong and gusty winds.
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 - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
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: Ocean
Water type: Small wave
Water hazards: Ships
Water quality: Clean
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: None
Wind type: Trade
Best months: May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car -
Specific rules: None
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