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Al Jafn surfForecast / Mainland / Oman
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Al Jafn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Al Jafn sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is 2.0°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Al Jafn this week:
The surf forecast for Al Jafn over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Al Jafn in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 20th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Al Jafn over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | |
249 | 246 | 208 | 199 | 186 | 252 | 286 | 345 | 247 | 332 | 320 | 243 | 246 | 203 | 200 | 181 | 169 | 316 | 378 | 341 | 478 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:14PM2.23m | 7:52AM2.10m | 6:52PM2.29m | 8:43AM2.31m | 7:32PM2.34m | 9:32AM2.47m | 8:15PM2.37m | 10:20AM2.55m | 9:00PM2.38m | 11:09AM2.57m | 9:47PM2.33m | 12:00PM2.53m | 10:37PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:12PM1.21m | 1:09AM0.49m | 1:13PM1.27m | 1:48AM0.21m | 2:08PM1.31m | 2:30AM-0.01m | 2:59PM1.34m | 3:14AM-0.15m | 3:49PM1.37m | 4:00AM-0.19m | 4:40PM1.39m | 4:48AM-0.13m | 5:34PM1.41m | ||||||||
5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | |
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Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 29 |
29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 6 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 8 | S 18 | SSW 16 |
249 | 246 | 208 | 199 | 186 | 123 | 119 | 117 | 104 | 132 | 87 | 84 | 76 | 49 | 132 | 64 | 62 | 58 | 279 | 7 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 18 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 12 | S 19 | SW 16 | S 18 | SSE 11 | S 16 | S 18 |
15 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 44 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 22 | 70 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 65 | 5 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 16 | S 10 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | — | SW 14 | — | — | S 18 | S 21 | S 16 | SSW 9 | S 18 | S 18 | S 14 | SW 15 | S 18 | S 19 |
10 | 9 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 21 | 8 | — | 8 | — | — | 6 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 |
68 | 114 | 118 | 100 | 159 | 252 | 286 | 345 | 247 | 332 | 320 | 243 | 246 | 203 | 200 | 181 | 169 | 316 | 378 | 341 | 478 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 515 | 2757 | 462 | 2481 | 2709 | 462 | 2912 | 2912 | 504 | 515 | 515 | 504 | 2677 | 2677 | 462 | 162 | 2790 | 538 | 17 | 1756 | 462 |
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Information about the Al Jafn Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Al Jafn provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Al Jafn can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Al Jafn 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 Jafn) 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 Jafn 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 Jafn is 64 km (40 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.











