Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 2
item list element: Mughsail Beach
item list element: Obhur Creek
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T03:16:14.713Z

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.

Obhur Creek
type: TouristAttraction
description: Obhur Creek represents the emergence of surfing in Saudi Arabia—a nascent scene developing north of Jeddah where Red Sea wind swells occasionally create rideable waves. The kingdom's recent opening to tourism and recreation has allowed a small surf community to form, riding the short-period swells that winter northwest winds generate. The waves are small and inconsistent, but the cultural significance of surfing in Saudi Arabia adds meaning beyond the ride. For those curious about the frontier of global surfing, the Saudi Red Sea coast represents genuine new territory.
disambiguating description: 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia's surf pioneer • Red Sea wind waves • Kingdom opening up
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 21.7339
  longitude: 39.0742
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Jeddah
  address country: Saudi Arabia
  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: 320°
  description: Works best with swells from 320° (NW). Workable range: 290°-350°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.5m - 1.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.0m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 1.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 5s - 8s
  description: Needs at least 5s period. Ideal: 8s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 90° (E)
  description: Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 0.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
  description: Winter NW winds create short-period Red Sea swells.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Coral reef areas. Hot summers. Cultural considerations.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: JED
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from JED airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Local expat reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 2
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 27
  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: 320
    workable range min: 290
    workable range max: 350
    sweet spot size m: 1
  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: 90
    offshore range min: 50
    offshore range max: 130
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: JED
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: North of Jeddah. Developing beach scene.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Oct, Mar
    season explanation: Winter NW winds create short-period Red Sea swells.