Surf spot

UAQ Beach

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Country: UAE
Coordinates: 25.6048, 55.5789

Metric
Metric	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00
Wave height (m)	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0	0	0	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1
Wave direction	WSW	WSW	WSW	WSW	ESE	W	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNE	NW	N	WSW	SW	SW	SW	S	SW	W	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	NW	NW	WNW	WSW	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	W	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	W	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW	WNW
Wave period (s)	2.5	2.6	2.9	3	2	2.9	2.3	2.2	2.3	2.1	2.2	2.5	2.5	2.5	1.9	2.1	1.9	2	2	2	1.3	1.8	2.3	2	2.1	2.3	2.5	2.5	3	2.7	2.4	2.1	2.2	2.3	2.3	3.1	3.8	3.9	3.8	3.9	3.9	2.3	2.4	2.5	2.9	3.4	3.1	2.5	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.9	2.8	2.6	2.8
Wave energy (kJ)	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	2	2	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0
Wind speed (km/h)	2.9	11.7	16.5	20.8	14.4	25.2	16.3	13.8	7.6	16.3	16.5	11.2	21.1	24.9	12.9	10.6	10.2	13.8	13.5	11.3	21.7	18.3	10.5	3.5	7.1	6.4	23.1	17.8	25	19.3	6.9	5.2	1.3	4.6	12.2	11.6	22.4	17.6	9	4.6	0.4	9.4	7.3	4.9	21.5	18.1	8.5	3.6	3.3	3.3	8.5	8.7	21.9	19.1	7.9	2.5
Wind direction	EGlassy	NECross-on	ESECross-off	ESECross-off	ENECross	NNECross-on	NECross-on	ESECross-off	ENECross	ESECross-off	SEOffshore	SSEOffshore	NOnshore	NOnshore	NNECross-on	ESECross-off	NECross-on	SEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SWCross-off	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore	NNECross-on	ENEGlassy	NNECross-on	SECross-off	SSWCross-off	WSWCross	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NOnshore	SSEOffshore	SWGlassy	SWGlassy	SOffshore	WSWCross	WNWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	SWGlassy	EGlassy	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	WSWGlassy	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	NNWOnshore	SWGlassy	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSWCross-off	WSWCross	WNWCross-on	WNWCross-on	NWOnshore	SGlassy

UAQ Beach (Umm Al Quwain Beach) in the UAE is a small, inconsistent, mostly beginner-friendly surf spot on the country’s northern coast.

Quick description

Wave type: Beach break / small shorebreak
Best for: Beginners, surf schools, bodyboarders, longboarders when there’s enough size
Typical wave quality: Usually soft and weak, with occasional better rides after strong winds or stormy weather
Best conditions: A good north or northwest swell combined with favorable winds
Crowds: Generally light
Water: Warm for much of the year

What to expect

UAQ Beach is not a world-class surf destination, but it can be a fun local option when the Arabian Gulf gets some energy. Most days the waves are small and short, so it’s better for learning, casual surfing, or just getting in the water rather than seeking powerful rides.

Best time

Surf is usually more likely in the cooler months when weather systems bring more swell. Summer is often too flat, though conditions can still be rideable during rare wind events.

Notes

Conditions can change quickly.
It’s worth checking local surf reports or social media before going.
The spot can also work for kite surfing or SUP on calmer days, depending on wind and water conditions.