WWS

Oman · Oman

Masirah Island / Maghlah, Oman

14.9kts

SSW · Windsaison

Masirah Island offers relentless SSW wind and flat water, but remote location, daily currents, and minimal infrastructure demand preparation and respect.

BeginnerIntermediateFreerideFoil
14.9kts
Durchschnittswind
195
Windtage / Jahr
15:00–18:00
Beste Windzeit
SSW
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Muscat
Koordinaten
20.4117, 58.8209
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

15
Jan
14
Feb
14
Mär
16
Apr
16
Mai
18
Jun
20
Jul
19
Aug
15
Sep
14
Okt
12
Nov
15
Dez

Jan

19%

fahrbar

15.1 kts

Feb

19%

fahrbar

14 kts

Mär

34%

fahrbar

14.3 kts

Apr

58%

fahrbar

16 kts

Mai

82%

fahrbar

15.8 kts

Jun

95%

fahrbar

18.2 kts

Jul

97%

fahrbar

20 kts

Aug

95%

fahrbar

18.5 kts

Sep

77%

fahrbar

14.9 kts

Okt

24%

fahrbar

14.2 kts

Nov

5%

fahrbar

12.4 kts

Dez

31%

fahrbar

14.5 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • SSW
  • S
  • SW
  • NE
  • ENE

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Flat Water

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Strong currents and occasional rough seas despite flat water reputation; check conditions daily
  • Shallow areas and coral heads near shore require careful navigation
  • Extreme heat and intense sun exposure during peak months
  • Remote location with limited rescue services; always use buddy system

Was das für dich heißt

  • Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
  • Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten

Ausstattung

  • Basic accommodation and food services in nearby settlements
  • Limited shops; bring spare parts and equipment from Muscat
  • Local guides available for spot navigation and conditions

Lokale Tipps

Plan visits during winter months (Nov-Mar) for more comfortable heat levels; summer brings relentless 40°C+ temperatures. Bring all supplies as Masirah is isolated; coordinate transportation and accommodation well in advance.

Einstieg & Strand

Launch from sandy beach areas with gradual shallow water entry, ideal for beginners. SSW and S winds are most consistent; check morning conditions as wind can be variable.

Lokale Regeln

Respect local Islamic customs and beach access rules; coordinate with any local operators present. Give way to fishing boats and dhows common in these waters.

Was anziehen

Lightweight rash guard and board shorts for warm water; sunscreen and hat essential year-round due to intense equatorial sun. Consider 2mm booties for coral protection.

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
  • 8–10 mstarke Tage, 20–28 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck
  • Hydrofoil — Leichtwind-Spot, fahrbar ab ca. 10 kn

Was anziehen (nach Klima)

Im Wasser
Boardshorts oder Bikini mit Rashguard oder UV-Shirt.
An Land
Leichte Baumwolle; Regenjacke einpacken, wenn die Saison in die Regenzeit fällt.

Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (tropische Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.

Vorfahrt & Verhalten

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Spot-Guide

Wind & Conditions

SSW and S winds run consistent year-round at 14.9 knots average—light by most standards, which means you need solid light-wind technique. Summer (Jun-Sep) hits 40°C+ with brutal heat; winter (Nov-Mar) is actually livable. Wind varies in morning sessions, so commit early or wait for afternoon stability.

Water & Hazards

Flat water masks serious current. Tidal flows are strong and daily—mandatory knowledge, not optional. Shallow zones and coral heads sit near launch areas on the south beaches. You don't gun through; you navigate. No rescue infrastructure exists. Buddy system isn't social—it's operational. Local guides know current patterns and coral placement; use them.

Reality Check

Wind is there 194 days/year. Safety isn't automatic. Summer heat will compromise judgment before wind does. Accommodation and food are basic. Spare parts come from Muscat or nowhere. Logistics are genuinely remote—nearest resources aren't clear, which is the point.

Who Belongs Here

Kiters with light-wind experience elsewhere and genuine self-sufficiency. You abort when conditions don't align. You've made peace with isolation as a feature, not a bug. First-timers shouldn't come here.