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Ras Al Ya surfForecast / Masirah Island / Oman
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Ras Al Ya surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ras Al Ya sea temperature is
27.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ras Al Ya this week:
The surf forecast for Ras Al Ya over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ras Al Ya in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 17th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ras Al Ya over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 30 | 42 | 42 | 23 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 29 | 22 | 33 | 36 | 53 | 98 | 72 | 65 | 21 | 71 | 69 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:42AM 2.21 | 8:55PM 2.24 | 10:30AM 2.30 | 9:29PM 2.25 | 11:18AM 2.31 | 10:05PM 2.23 | 12:09PM 2.26 | 10:45PM 2.15 | 1:05PM 2.17 | 11:27PM 2.03 | 2:08PM 2.08 | 12:17AM 1.87 | 3:21PM 2.01 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:03AM 0.22 | 3:18PM 1.03 | 3:41AM 0.04 | 4:02PM 1.12 | 4:21AM -0.06 | 4:46PM 1.22 | 5:04AM -0.06 | 5:32PM 1.32 | 5:50AM 0.03 | 6:25PM 1.40 | 6:42AM 0.20 | 7:33PM 1.46 | 7:40AM 0.40 | |||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:24 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | |
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Information about the Ras Al Ya Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ras Al Ya provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ras Al Ya can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ras Al Ya 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 (Ras Al Ya) 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 Ras Al Ya 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.
Ras Al Ya is 18 km (11 miles) from Masirah. If you plan a holiday in Masirah Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Masirah. Masirah has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












