Masirah Island
Oman's largest island, 95 km long off the east coast, sits in the path of the Indian Ocean monsoon: from June to September the Khareef blows from the south at 22–28 knots on average, often 25–35 on the open coast and up to 45 in the peak weeks, day and night, while keeping the island at 24–38 °C when the mainland cooks. The 15 km lagoon on the western side filters it to 18–25 knots over flat, sandy, 1–2 m deep water for freestyle, speed and progression, while the east coast has waves for every level, from Haql for beginners to Amq, Maglah and Khasit with 2–3 m and occasionally 5 m rights for experts, side-offshore and without rescue boats. Outside the monsoon the north-easterly Shamal gives 15–25 knots from October to December and January to March is lightest at 12–18, the best time to learn; all spots are within 20 minutes of the beach camp at Sur Masirah.
Source: oman-spirit.com · checked 2026-09-24