Qurum Beach Muscat
Muscat - Oman
Spot Type
Chop
Water
Crystal Clear
Beach
Sand
Rider Lever
beginner
Spot characteristics
Spot Type
Chop
Rider Skill
beginner
Crowd
Occasional Bystanders
Beach Type
Sand
Water Quality
Crystal Clear
Tide Influence
All tide levels with different conditions (chop - flat - wave)
Description of Qurum Beach Muscat (Oman)
Qurum Beach in Muscat is a great spot to go kiting. It is a large sandy beach that gets wider in low tides and even when shrinking in high tides it offers plenty of space to launch and land the kite.
The main season is during the cold months from November to April and thanks to thermal wind the best time of the day to ride is normally the afternoon.
Water gets deep slowly so for hydrofoils it is required to get a bit further inside the sea to have enough depth to ride, especially during the low tide period.
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Local spot
Maybe not be worth a real journey to reach this spot, but great if you live close by and it is a windy day. In the end, being out on the water feels great anywhere
Equipment
Mostly only Lycra for sun protection. Only in January, February the most sensitive to cold can use a shorty.
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions
% of Windy days per month
Wind Speed Range
From 5 to 15 Knots
Suggested sizes
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
14 mt and above
Forecast on Windy.com
Dangers
During tide changes, currents can be pretty strung as pointed out by the signs on the beach. A lot of stones and debris on the beach can cause issues to the kite if dragged on the sand badly.
Location
Closest City
Muscat
How to get There
Drive through Sultan Quaboos street direction East and take the exit to Al Kharjyah St., then turn right into Al Shatti St. and reach the roundabout that leads to Beach Street.
Access
Public from Beach Street and plenty of parking along the beach.
What to do besides kitesurfing
Being basically in Muscat there is ample choice of services, accommodations, and restaurants.