Surf spot

Bandar al Saqlah

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Country: Oman
Coordinates: 21.5093, 59.3839

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.4	1.2	0.9	0.9	1	1.1	1.4	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.1	1	0.8	0.9	1
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
Wave period (s)	12.5	12.4	12.4	12.7	12.7	12.7	12.6	12.4	12.3	12.2	11.9	11.2	11.1	11.1	10.3	10.3	8.6	8.5	9.1	9.2	9.8	9.7	9.7	9.3	9	6.8	9.4	6.8	9.7	9.8	9.6	6.8	5.9	5.7	6.7	6.2	7.3	7.3	6.5	6	6.1	6	6.2	6.5	7.2	6.9	6.5	6.2	5.8	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.9	6.5	6	5.5
Wave energy (kJ)	181	178	168	167	167	175	183	187	186	191	190	201	209	207	181	186	113	117	157	163	183	173	172	145	131	83	150	75	158	154	149	82	62	74	178	107	84	78	91	90	142	153	153	163	181	111	112	109	119	113	100	82	67	52	65	55
Wind speed (km/h)	7.4	8	10.6	15.3	18.1	19.8	13.3	13.1	10.3	12	10.7	19.9	26.1	27.7	19.3	19.5	17.4	14.6	16.9	25.3	37.7	32.4	33.3	27	19.8	19.4	14.4	25.3	32.3	39.3	29.1	25.5	24.9	17.3	18.2	25.8	37.6	36.2	32.6	28.3	25	14.9	19.2	25.6	36.8	35.9	29.5	27.6	24.7	13.9	19.3	22.3	38	36.4	27.5	24
Wind direction	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SWCross-on	WSWCross	WSWCross	SSWCross-on	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SBlown out	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	WSWCross	WCross-off	WSWCross	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWBlown out	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWBlown out	SSWBlown out	SSWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross	SSWCross-on	SSWBlown out	SSWBlown out	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross	WSWCross	SWCross-on	SSWBlown out	SSWBlown out	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on

Bandar al Saqlah, Oman is a coastal surf spot on Oman’s Arabian Sea shoreline, likely best suited to surfers who are comfortable with remote, less-developed breaks rather than polished beach-town surf. Oman’s coast can offer clean, uncrowded waves when a swell lines up, with warm water and a scenic desert-meets-ocean backdrop.

What it’s like

Wave type: Often a mix of beachbreak or reef/rock-influenced surf depending on the exact section of coast.
Best conditions: Usually benefits from swell from the Arabian Sea / Indian Ocean and favorable wind direction, often lighter offshore or calm mornings.
Crowd: Typically low to very low compared with more famous surf destinations.
Experience level: Can range from beginner-friendly on smaller days to more challenging when swell or current picks up.

Conditions to expect

Water: Warm most of the year, so a rash guard or thin spring suit is often enough.
Access: May require local knowledge, a vehicle, and some scouting to find the best takeoff zone.
Hazards: Depending on the spot, watch for rocks, strong currents, shorebreak, and shallow sections.

Overall vibe

Bandar al Saqlah would appeal to surfers looking for: - a quiet, adventurous session - uncrowded waves - a remote Omani coastal setting