
Surf Forecasts:
Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, SSW swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) this week:
The surf forecast for Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) in the next 16 days are 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSW 5 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 64 | 63 | 58 | 41 | 60 | 65 | 75 | 73 | 66 | 58 | 48 | 109 | 77 | 50 | 73 | 52 | 50 | 44 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:09PM1.81m | 7:15AM2.26m | 7:22PM1.96m | 7:47AM2.31m | 8:17PM2.11m | 8:17AM2.34m | 9:03PM2.24m | 8:44AM2.34m | 9:45PM2.31m | 9:11AM2.32m | 10:23PM2.34m | 9:37AM2.27m | 11:01PM2.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:28AM0.74m | 1:35PM0.95m | 1:23AM0.78m | 2:11PM0.71m | 2:09AM0.83m | 2:44PM0.50m | 2:50AM0.91m | 3:15PM0.35m | 3:28AM1.00m | 3:45PM0.27m | 4:03AM1.10m | 4:15PM0.25m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 |
64 | 64 | 63 | 58 | 41 | 60 | 65 | 64 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 29 | 39 | 46 | 46 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 24 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 11 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 17 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SE 9 |
17 | 13 | 30 | 13 | 20 | 47 | 46 | 75 | 73 | 59 | 55 | 48 | 16 | 41 | 37 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 44 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 13 | S 20 | SW 12 | S 12 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SE 15 | S 10 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 18 | S 18 | S 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 15 |
3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 3 | 52 | 50 | 4 | 71 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 |
33 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 22 | 15 | 11 | 66 | 58 | 49 | 109 | 77 | 50 | 73 | 32 | 16 | 26 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 155 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 155 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 81 | 155 | 145 | 522 | 145 | 145 | 145 | 155 | 145 |
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Information about the Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Al Ashkharah (Shipwreck Beach) is 78 km (48 miles) from Sur. If you plan a holiday in Mainland Coast of Oman, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sur. Sur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










