Oman · Spot guide
Al Ashkharah
Oman's best-known summer stretch. Multiple peaks along miles of beach, some points on the headlands. Nobody around. Self-sufficient trip: water, fuel, first aid.
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Type
Beach breaks and points
Level
Intermediate to advanced
Swell
SE monsoon swell, 1 to 3m in season
Wind
Offshore mornings, khareef onshore afternoons
Hazards
Big currents, remote, no lifeguards, heat
Access
4x4 recommended, long drive, camp or basic guesthouses
Boards
Shortboard and a step-up
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