Ras Al Ya Surf Guide

Ras Al Ya in - is a fairly exposed point break that has reasonably consistent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the west northwest. Waves more likely to be from local windswells than distant groundswells and the ideal wave angle is from the south southeast. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Take care of rocks and jellyfish.

Ras Al Ya Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point2fairly consistent
27.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Ras Al Ya:

The best conditions reported for surf at Ras Al Ya occur when a South-southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Ras Al Ya (for consistent clean waves)?

juneBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Ras Al Ya with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of June. Clean surfable waves are typically found 9% of the time in June while 87% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 4% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
9%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
87%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
4%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Ras Al Ya Location Map

Interactive Ras Al Ya surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Ras Al Ya is Masirah Airport (MSH) in Oman, which is 19 km (12 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Ras Al Ya is Seeb International (Muscat) Airport (MCT), also in Oman, 349 km (217 miles) away.

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Ras Al Ya Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 11:00 Local Time
Wednesday 06
7AM10AM1PM4PM
Wave (m)
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
Period (s) 14 14 15 14
Wind (km/h)
20
20
20
20
Wind State cross cross cross cross-
on

Swell History at Ras Al Ya

Surf stats for Ras Al Ya, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Ras Al Ya

Wind stats for Ras Al Ya, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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