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Ras Al Hadd

Where the Gulf of Oman meets the Arabian Sea. Consistent summer swell, dawn sessions before the wind. Base in Sur. Turtle reserve rules are enforced.

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Region

Oman

Country

Oman

Type

Beach and point

Level

Intermediate

Swell

SE to E, Indian Ocean monsoon swell

Wind

Offshore at dawn, strong onshore mid-afternoon in summer

Tide

Mid to high

Season

May to September

Hazards

Turtles nesting (protected, keep off the nesting beach at night), strong currents, remote

Crowd

A few travellers

Access

Sur then coast road, about 5 hours from Dubai

Boards

Shortboard, step-up on big days

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