Riding Conditions in Half Moon Bay Kite Beach, Saudi Arabia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water cools to high 70's F and cooler starting November. Air temp is 70's to 60's in winter (November to April). Air temp warms to 110+ F in mid-summer July to September.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, SSE, S, SSW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at Half Moon Bay Kite Beach, Saudi Arabia.
Northerly winds predominate. Prior to the approach of major storms (Shamals) from the north, the wind will be sucked towards the front from the south (Janoube winds). Shamals can last 1 to several days, with lots of blowing sand and dust. The dust settles out over the water, so kiting in the bay is the best, most dust-free place to be.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Half Moon Bay Kite Beach, Saudi Arabia are
March, April, May, June, September, October and November
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Water cools to high 70's F and cooler starting November. Air temp is 70's to 60's in winter (November to April). Air temp warms to 110+ F in mid-summer July to September.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N, NNE, SSE, S, SSW and NNW
.
There is
Frontal and Trade wind
at Half Moon Bay Kite Beach, Saudi Arabia.
Northerly winds predominate. Prior to the approach of major storms (Shamals) from the north, the wind will be sucked towards the front from the south (Janoube winds). Shamals can last 1 to several days, with lots of blowing sand and dust. The dust settles out over the water, so kiting in the bay is the best, most dust-free place to be.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Half Moon Bay Kite Beach, Saudi Arabia are
March, April, May, June, September, October and November
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Half Moon Bay Kite Beach, Saudi Arabia is a
Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Sandy Beach is adjacent to Sabkha 'salt flats'. No shore hazard except for kiter vehicles on the beach, and picnic debris (kite rigging nuisance). Occasional beach camper crowds during local holidays. Long sandy beach wraps around the kiting bay area. Frequented by diverse expat and local Saudi kiters. Beach is sometimes trashed-out from day and holiday campers, and is threatened to be overtaken by local residential development.
Shallow, clear, hyper-saline protected waters. Shallows extend for hundreds of meters wide, by several KM in length. Sandy bottom, with occasional rocks, shells and debris. Sand bars more apparent at low tide. Good sideshore exposure to north winds. Kiting area is surrounded by beach on east, south and west sides, so very safe area for training and self rescue.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Half Moon Bay Kite Beach, Saudi Arabia is a
Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Sandy Beach is adjacent to Sabkha 'salt flats'. No shore hazard except for kiter vehicles on the beach, and picnic debris (kite rigging nuisance). Occasional beach camper crowds during local holidays. Long sandy beach wraps around the kiting bay area. Frequented by diverse expat and local Saudi kiters. Beach is sometimes trashed-out from day and holiday campers, and is threatened to be overtaken by local residential development.
Shallow, clear, hyper-saline protected waters. Shallows extend for hundreds of meters wide, by several KM in length. Sandy bottom, with occasional rocks, shells and debris. Sand bars more apparent at low tide. Good sideshore exposure to north winds. Kiting area is surrounded by beach on east, south and west sides, so very safe area for training and self rescue.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Shells,Cars,Other
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks and Shells
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Shells,Cars,Other
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
