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BBC surfForecast / Masirah Island / Oman
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BBC surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's BBC sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for BBC this week:
The surf forecast for BBC over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at BBC in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for BBC over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 14 | S 14 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 15 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 11 | S 6 | SE 11 | S 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 7 | |
116 | 640 | 190 | 134 | 78 | 284 | 168 | 187 | 226 | 158 | 143 | 49 | 91 | 58 | 206 | 121 | 386 | 263 | 181 | 434 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | |
High Tide | 7:02PM2.27m | 8:54AM2.29m | 7:42PM2.32m | 9:43AM2.44m | 8:25PM2.36m | 10:31AM2.53m | 9:09PM2.36m | 11:21AM2.54m | 9:56PM2.32m | 12:11PM2.50m | 10:46PM2.22m | 1:04PM2.44m | 11:41PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM1.27m | 1:59AM0.21m | 2:18PM1.31m | 2:41AM-0.01m | 3:09PM1.35m | 3:25AM-0.15m | 3:59PM1.37m | 4:11AM-0.19m | 4:50PM1.40m | 4:59AM-0.13m | 5:44PM1.41m | 5:48AM0.02m | 6:45PM1.40m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
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Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 16 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 17 | SE 14 |
116 | 181 | 66 | 64 | 51 | 84 | 48 | 59 | 61 | 55 | 10 | 49 | 47 | 58 | 56 | 73 | 82 | 31 | 41 | 12 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 15 | ESE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SW 12 | SSE 11 | S 20 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSE 15 | SE 17 | SSW 14 |
13 | 9 | 9 | 26 | 78 | 37 | 24 | 6 | 23 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 44 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 15 | SE 18 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — | S 20 | S 20 | S 18 | S 17 | S 18 | S 18 | S 15 | SW 15 | S 18 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSE 16 |
5 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 42 | 4 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 14 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 7 |
77 | 640 | 190 | 134 | 169 | 284 | 168 | 187 | 226 | 158 | 143 | 138 | 91 | 66 | 206 | 121 | 386 | 263 | 181 | 434 | 278 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1697 | 2721 | 623 | 2435 | 2416 | 623 | 592 | 592 | 663 | 2435 | 2613 | 2613 | 2853 | 2805 | 1660 | 145 | 2613 | 623 | 2508 | 2805 | 1660 |
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Information about the BBC Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for BBC provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at BBC can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our BBC 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 (BBC) 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 BBC 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.
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