Surf spot

mangaf

Forecast conditions and map view for mangaf in Kuwait. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Kuwait
Coordinates: 29.1025, 48.1386

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Wave period (s)	1.9	1.3	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.3	1.3	1.6	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.3	3.3	3.1	3.2	3.1	3.1	3	3	3	3.1	3	1.9	1.8	1.7	1.6	1.7	1.8	2.5	2.9	2.8	2.3	2.1	2	1.9	1.9	1.4	1.6	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.9	1.4	1.4	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.8
Wave energy (kJ)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Wind speed (km/h)	15.3	11.8	12.2	13.6	11.3	3.6	19.5	16.1	15.1	13.7	12.1	9.7	9.7	11.8	10.6	13.2	8.9	9.4	11.5	10.7	9.7	15.6	17.2	16.3	14.8	16.9	16.6	20.6	16.2	7.2	6.7	13.3	17.3	22.2	17.6	14.8	13.2	7.6	18.7	14	14	15.8	7.5	5.5	12.5	14.3	14.4	17.2	14.8	13.1	11.8	11.2	9.5	8.8	11.8	9.8
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Mangaf, Kuwait is a coastal spot on the Persian Gulf just south of Kuwait City. It’s not a classic world-famous surf destination, but when conditions line up, it can offer small wind-driven waves, chop, and occasional rideable swells.

Surf conditions

Wave type: Usually short-period, wind-affected beachbreak style surf
Wave size: Typically small to moderate; best during stronger weather systems
Best winds: Offshore or light winds help, but onshore winds are common and can make it messy
Best season: Winter months generally offer the best chance of surf in Kuwait due to more frequent storms and stronger winds

Spot character

Bottom: Mostly sandy shoreline
Crowds: Usually not a crowded surf spot
Skill level: Better for experienced surfers who are comfortable with inconsistent and imperfect conditions
Board choice: A longboard, funboard, or soft-top is often more practical than a shortboard unless a rare clean swell appears

What to expect

Conditions are often unpredictable
More of a windsurf / kitesurf-friendly coastline than a guaranteed surf break
Water can be very warm in summer and cooler in winter, though a wetsuit is usually only needed in colder months

Local note

Mangaf is more known as a seaside residential area than a dedicated surf destination, so surfers usually check it for occasional swell windows rather than consistent sessions.