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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
27.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ras Al Ya this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ras Al Ya in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ras Al Ya over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 28°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 9 | SSW 6 | SSE 11 | SSW 6 | |
55 | 21 | 26 | 33 | 81 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 63 | 58 | 32 | 47 | 45 | 68 | 103 | 185 | 94 | 34 | 160 | 76 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 00:17AM1.87m | 3:21PM2.01m | 1:28AM1.68m | 4:34PM2.00m | 3:24AM1.54m | 5:34PM2.02m | 5:30AM1.55m | 6:19PM2.04m | 6:57AM1.67m | 6:55PM2.06m | 7:57AM1.81m | 7:25PM2.06m | 8:43AM1.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:40AM0.40m | 9:10PM1.46m | 8:49AM0.60m | 11:01PM1.33m | 10:08AM0.78m | 00:16AM1.12m | 11:27AM0.90m | 1:03AM0.90m | 12:33PM0.99m | 1:39AM0.70m | 1:27PM1.06m | 2:09AM0.53m | 2:12PM1.13m | ||||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:27 | |
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Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 |
27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
21 | 21 | 20 | 33 | 81 | 73 | 68 | 64 | 63 | 58 | 21 | 47 | 45 | 68 | 67 | 64 | 45 | 34 | 56 | 76 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 17 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 16 | SSE 18 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 25 | 30 | 50 | 50 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 19 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 18 | S 10 | SE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | SE 19 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 16 | SSW 18 | SSE 15 | S 18 | SSE 14 |
11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 21 | 6 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 |
55 | 41 | 26 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 25 | 13 | 10 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 69 | 55 | 103 | 185 | 94 | 77 | 160 | 71 | 85 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 674 | 2395 | 2395 | 674 | 3 | 240 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 28 | 2395 | 2395 | 2395 | 2395 | 1683 | 160 | 2395 | 699 | 594 | 2396 |
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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.












