Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 1
item list element: Mughsail Beach
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T00:36:10.724Z

Mughsail Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: 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.
disambiguating description: 🇴🇲 Middle East's best • Monsoon magic • Arabian surf frontier
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 16.871
  longitude: 53.747
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Salalah
  address country: Oman
  address region: Middle East
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 160°-220°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0° (N)
  description: Offshore wind from 0° (N). Offshore range: 315°-45°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
  description: Khareef monsoon season (Jun-Sep). SW monsoon delivers consistent swell.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Remote location. Limited surf infrastructure.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: SLL
  type: Place
  description: 40 minutes drive from SLL airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Surf expedition reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 1
  water temp c: 25
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: 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.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 160
    workable range max: 220
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: 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.
    optimal offshore degrees: 0
    offshore range min: 315
    offshore range max: 45
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: SLL
    drive time minutes: 40
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
  best season:
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months names: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
    secondary months: 5
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: May, Oct
    season explanation: Khareef monsoon season (Jun-Sep). SW monsoon delivers consistent swell.