Continent |
Middle East |
Country |
Qatar |
Next Big City |
Doha |
Next Town |
Doha |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
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Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
No information |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Nice flat water. Gets choppier with stronger winds. Shallow area.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Small, sandy beach with some rocks.
Weather
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Spring:
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Shorts |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts |
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Winter:
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Shorts, Shorty |
Hot temperatures. No wetsuits all year-round, can get up to 50°C in summer and in winter stable at around 18-20°C.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, November, December |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Variable wind, sometimes very strong wind. Wind works from all directions as it is a very safe spot to surf in, a bit like a lagoon. Wind blows from November through to June. Best Months February to April when you get anything from 10-40 knots of wind during the Shamals. June is consistent 13-20 knots of wind.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No information |
Drive North from Doha. You have to drive a while on a trail that is only manageable by 4X4 for about 30 minutes.
Extra information
Rules |
None |
Going upwind is a must here unless you want a long downwinder to the beginning of the spit.
Nightlife
No information