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Masirah Island / Sur Masirah
Sur Masirah is a village-side spot on Masirah Island, used as an alternative kite location to the Western Lagoon when the same strong Khareef-season thermal-monsoon winds are running. As with the rest of the island, the appeal is the reliability of the June-September monsoon wind rather than a purpose-built kite resort.
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Wind
| best months |
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|---|---|
| season notes | Same Khareef monsoon system as the rest of Masirah — steady and strong in season (per island-wide sources), light outside it. |
| avg knots | 20-28 |
| wind name | Khareef (SW monsoon) |
| quality | steady |
| typical kite sizes | 7-10m |
Water
| type | mixed |
|---|---|
| wetsuit | boardshorts/lycra in season |
| tides | Tide-affected like the rest of the island's coastline |
| currents | Present in the Masirah channel |
Levels
| beginner | no |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Village-side spot better suited to riders who already have Khareef-strength-wind experience; less documented as a beginner zone than the Western Lagoon. |
Launch & crowd
| description | Village-adjacent beach; space and launch quality not independently confirmed |
|---|---|
| busy months |
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| vibe | Local village setting, low-key |
Hazards
- Strong monsoon wind
- Tidal shifts
- Remote location, limited services
Travel basics
| airport | MSH — Masirah Airport, or MCT Muscat International plus ferry |
|---|---|
| getting there | Ferry from Shannah to Masirah, then road across the island |
| accommodation | Island guesthouses; kite camp based near the Western Lagoon is the main dedicated option |
| cost level | mid |
| no wind | Island sightseeing, shipwrecks, turtle beaches |
Nearby: Masirah Island / Western Lagoon, Masirah Island / Ras Al Jazirah
Sources: en.wikipedia.org