Level: Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Rocks
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Choppy, waves up to 2m when wind from W to SW for more than 1 day. The water is relatively clean, some rocks in the water (well visible).
Beach type & size: Sand - Medium
Infos: The beach is quite nice, but litterd, beware of sharp items. Enough space for launching and landing, can be crowded in summer.
Identified hazards: Other
Beachgoer: July, August
Weather specificities: Moderate from November to March (longsleeve), hot in summer.
Wind type: Thermal, Frontal
Wind specificities: From November to March depending on depression, up to 30 knots possible. During summer thermal winds, around 18 knots.
Access description: by Car - From the road between Latakia and Kassab, turn west to Om at Tiyour (spelling varies on the signs). From there you see the road to the beach.
Specific rules: None
Extra: If police or military state that it is prohibited, take some time to explain that your not flying and attack from the air. Normally, after 5 minutes, they help launching the kite.
Accommodations: Toilet, Food, Parking
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