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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
25.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 1.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Al Jafn over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 11 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30 | 23 | 44 | 39 | 37 | 33 | 32 | 20 | 50 | 94 | 55 | 62 | 43 | 30 | 29 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 13 | 15 | 30 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:49AM 1.97 | 8:22PM 2.33 | 8:40AM 2.11 | 8:48PM 2.35 | 9:23AM 2.21 | 9:13PM 2.35 | 10:02AM 2.28 | 9:37PM 2.32 | 10:39AM 2.31 | 10:00PM 2.28 | 11:15AM 2.29 | 10:23PM 2.22 | 11:50AM 2.23 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:08AM 1.00 | 1:55PM 0.74 | 2:41AM 0.78 | 2:36PM 0.79 | 3:11AM 0.60 | 3:14PM 0.86 | 3:39AM 0.45 | 3:48PM 0.96 | 4:07AM 0.36 | 4:21PM 1.06 | 4:35AM 0.33 | 4:52PM 1.17 | 5:04AM 0.35 | 5:22PM 1.28 | ||||||||
Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | |
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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.












