Obhur Creek
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.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (320°)
- Direction range
- 290° - 350°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 8s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.2m - 0.8m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
2/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: North of Jeddah. Developing beach scene.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Secondary: Oct, Mar
Winter NW winds create short-period Red Sea swells.