Al Batinah North, Oman
Popular year-round kite spot on the Al Batinah coast, 75 km north of Muscat. Flat sandy beach with 50-200 m of shallow water; no reefs or rocks. Summer monsoon (Jun-Sep) 20-30 kt; afternoon thermals 7-14 kt in winter. Nearest operator: Kiteboarding Oman. Beginner-friendly, suitable for coaching. Damanyat Islands dive trips nearby.
The 2nd Asian Beach Games were held in Muscat, Oman from 8 December 2010 to 16 December 2010. The opening ceremony was held in the Al-Musannah Sports City, Muscat.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sawadi Beach.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Sawadi Beach — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Popular year-round kite spot on the Al Batinah coast, 75 km north of Muscat. ... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Sawadi Beach depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Safety at Sawadi Beach depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Sawadi Beach is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Sawadi Beach is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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