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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.
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.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia's surf pioneer • Red Sea wind waves • Kingdom opening up
Works best with swells from 320° (NW). Workable range: 290°-350°.
Ideal size: 1.0m. Too small below 0.5m, too big (closeout) above 1.5m.
Needs at least 5s period. Ideal: 8s+ (long-period groundswell).
Offshore wind from 90° (E). Offshore range: 50°-130°. Best window: morning.
Winter NW winds create short-period Red Sea swells.
Coral reef areas. Hot summers. Cultural considerations.
North of Jeddah. Developing beach scene.