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Masirah Island kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

Oman · Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate

Spot currently openIntermediate levelAltitude 35 m 20.38 | 58.75

Overview

Masirah Island is a generic spot on Masirah Island in Oman, one of the most renowned kite destinations in the world. The island, located off the east coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, benefits from legendary wind conditions. The Khareef (southwest) blows from June to September with exceptional power and consistency, often between 20 and 35 knots. It is one of the windiest places on the planet during this season. The prevailing SW, SSW and S directions offer ideal conditions on the west coast of the island. The island offers several spots suited to different levels, from flat lagoons to wave spots. The bottom is sandy with some rocky areas. The environment is wild and desert-like, with rich marine wildlife (turtles, dolphins). Accessible by ferry from the mainland or by plane. A few kite camps and basic accommodations are available. Water temperature remains warm year-round (24-30°C). A must-visit destination for kitesurfers seeking guaranteed wind.
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Spot forecast for Masirah Island

Sunrise 06:01 · Sunset 17:37

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 9.2 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now05:302.2 m12:221.6 m16:191.7 m22:551.2 m06:112.2 m12:551.4 m18:141.8 m00:031.2 m06:422.3 m13:221.2 m19:162 m00:571.3 m07:082.4 m13:470.9 m20:042.2 m01:431.3 m07:332.4 m14:140.7 m20:462.4 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 1.6 m High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 1.2 m
  • Wednesday 21 October High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 1.4 m High tide · 1.8 m
  • Thursday 22 October Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2.3 m Low tide · 1.2 m High tide · 2 m
  • Friday 23 October Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 2.4 m Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 2.2 m
  • Saturday 24 October Low tide · 1.3 m High tide · 2.4 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.4 m

Masirah Island: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

450h

in July · 31 rideable days

The season runs from April to September, peaking in July: 29 rideable days a month and 450 hours of usable wind, at 33 °C. The low point is November, at 1 day.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 40 January: 3.5 rideable days J February: 11.5 rideable days F March: 12 rideable days M April: 26 rideable days A May: 28.5 rideable days M June: 30 rideable days J July: 31 rideable days31 d J August: 30.5 rideable days A September: 28 rideable days S October: 9 rideable days O November: 1 rideable days1 d N December: 1.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 40 January: 3.5 rideable days J February: 11.5 rideable days F March: 12 rideable days M April: 26 rideable days A May: 28.5 rideable days M June: 30 rideable days J July: 31 rideable days31 d J August: 30.5 rideable days A September: 28 rideable days S October: 9 rideable days O November: 1 rideable days1 d N December: 1.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 31%13-20 knots · 60%21-30 knots · 9%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 60% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 26 °C. The wettest month is October, with 25 mm.

Monthly averages: Masirah Island
Monthly averages — Masirah Island — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 3.5 16 h 26 °C 2 mm
February 11.5 99 h 28 °C 5 mm
March 12.0 80 h 30 °C 9 mm
April 26.0 277 h 34 °C 0 mm
May 28.5 359 h 35 °C 1 mm
June 30.0 435 h 34 °C 0 mm
July 31.0 450 h 32 °C 1 mm
August 30.5 426 h 31 °C 19 mm
September 28.0 359 h 31 °C 3 mm
October 9.0 71 h 32 °C 25 mm
November 1.0 4 h 30 °C 0 mm
December 1.5 7 h 27 °C 2 mm

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Technical details of Masirah Island spot

N: Not rideable NNE: Not rideable NE: Not rideable ENE: Not rideable E: Not rideable ESE: Not rideable SE: Not rideable SSE: Not rideable S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from S, SSW, SW.

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Spot opening date · Required level
Spot opening date
Open all year round
Required level
Intermediate

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