Kitesurfing in Sohar Eye
Sohar · Oman
- Spot type Chop
- Rider level beginner
- Water Crystal Clear
- Beach Sand
- Crowd Some bystanders
- Tide effect None
Kitesurfing in Sohar Eye: Conditions, Wind & Season
The spot is located on the front beach close to the Sohar Eye Park. There is a river mouth that occasionally can provide a flat water area. The beach is wide and there is plenty of space to set up the kites and launch/land. The wind direction is often side-shore or side-on from the north.
Best season for this area is the winter and spring when cold winds from the north provide great kitesurfing conditions.
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Sohar Eye is best suited for
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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
Shorty just for the coldest days, Lycra in the rest of the season
Wind Conditions
Main wind directions at Sohar Eye
Windy days per month in Sohar Eye
Wind Speed Range
From 10 to 24 Knots
Suggested sizes
8 - 9 mt
10 - 11 mt
12 - 13 mt
14 mt and above
Forecast on Windy.com
Kitesurfing Safety & Local Rules at Sohar Eye
Debris on the beach could tear the kite or hurt the feet, they are not everywhere but it is needed to pay attention.
Location
Closest City
Sohar
How to get There
From route one exit onto As Sultan Quaboos road towards the beach.
Access
Public with plenty of parking right on the beach. If you have 4x4 you can actually enter the northern river side of the beach.
No-Wind Days: What to Do Around Sohar Eye
The spot is directly in Sohar. So plenty of choices for accommodations, food, and amenities after the kite sessions. Even though Sohar isn't the most renowned place in Oman it still has plenty to offer to visitors.
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