The Surf Window

Fazayah

Dhofar, Oman

Beach breakIntermediate

A remote, wild beach in Oman's far south accessible via a challenging desert track, Fazayah delivers raw, uncrowded Arabian Sea beach break in a strikingly beautiful setting with almost no other surfers ever.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)

Wind

N

Offshore

Tide

Mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

June–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both

Bottom

Sand

Shape

Raw, powerful beach break, consistent on monsoon swells

Length

50–80m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Intermediate
  • •Why: The wave is powerful but sandy-bottomed, more forgiving than reef breaks but still requires experience

Hazards

  • •Extremely remote, no services, no rescue, no phone signal
  • •4WD access only via rough desert track from Salalah
  • •Flash flooding risk in the Khareef season

Local Tips

  • •Requires a full expedition setup, camping equipment, extra fuel, water and food
  • •The beach sees nesting sea turtles, camp and watch them come ashore at night

Location

Map showing the location of Fazayah in Dhofar, Oman

17.0000, 53.5000