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Oman - Al Ashkharah (Ashkara, Ashkarah)Al Ashkharah is one of the closest places to surf on the Indian Ocean with reasonable swell if you're travelling from Dubai. Asilyah is on the way to Ras Al Had, north of Al Askarah but a similar distance from Dubai - the two locations are about 20-30 minutes drive apart. Journey time from Dubai is about 7-8 hrs at 120 kph cruising speed plus border crossing time and any stopping times for rests and/or food. Dubai to Muscat map is available here and Muscat to Al Ashkarah map available here. Conditions are usually small or flat from October to May but sometimes there's a good swell from a depression in the Indian Ocean. Check the forecasts. Water temperature is comfortable, no wetsuit needed. Air temperature is pleasant to hot. Winds can sometimes be strong especially in the afternoon but usually the mornings are calm or slight offshore. From June to September the wind gets stronger peaking in July and August with blowing sand and unpleasant conditions. The waves are also bigger with strong currents making the paddling a bit of an ordeal. Exploring the coast will reveal occasional more sheltered bays but camping out is not the pleasant experience you are likely to have at other times of the year. See these forum posts for more information...
Accommodation in Al Ashkarah
Hotels in Ibra
Other hotels and guesthouses
Maps and Hotel Information
Some previous trips to Al Ashkarah and Asiliah
May also be spelt Al Ashkrah, Al Ashkra, Al Ashkhra, Al Ashkhrah. |
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