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Mughsayl Beach is the Middle East's most consistent surf destination—a beach break in Oman's Dhofar region that transforms during the Khareef monsoon season (June-September). While the rest of Arabia bakes in summer heat, Salalah enjoys cool, misty conditions as SW monsoon swells march up from the Indian Ocean. The coastline turns green, and surf arrives with remarkable consistency. It's like surfing in Ireland, but in the Arabian Peninsula. Completely unique.
🇴🇲 Middle East's best • Monsoon magic • Arabian surf frontier
Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 160°-220°.
Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
Khareef monsoon season (Jun-Sep). SW monsoon delivers consistent swell.
Remote location. Limited surf infrastructure.
Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.