Shi-inzi Surf Guide

Shi-inzi in - is a quite exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf. Summer offers the best conditions for surfing. Works best in offshore winds from the southwest. Most of the surf comes fis in the form of windswells and the ideal wave angle is from the southeast. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Beware of jellyfish.

Shi-inzi Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach2fairly consistent
28.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Shi-inzi:

The best conditions reported for surf at Shi-inzi occur when a Southeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Shi-inzi (for consistent clean waves)?

augustBest Season: summer
The best time of year for surfing Shi-inzi with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer  and most often the month of August. Clean surfable waves are typically found 91% of the time in August while 1% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 8% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
91%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
1%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
8%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Shi-inzi Location Map

Interactive Shi-inzi 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 Shi-inzi is Masirah Airport (MSH) in Oman, which is 16 km (10 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Shi-inzi is Seeb International (Muscat) Airport (MCT), also in Oman, 347 km (216 miles) away.

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Shi-inzi Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 4 May 2026, 14:03 Local Time
Monday 04
1PM4PM7PM10PM
Wave (m)
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.8
SSW
Period (s) 19 18 18 6
Wind (km/h)
15
20
20
15
Wind State cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off

Swell History at Shi-inzi

Surf stats for Shi-inzi, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Shi-inzi

Wind stats for Shi-inzi, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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