Athaiba

Athaiba is a developed coastal beach break in Oman facing northeast toward the Arabian Sea. The spot features a sandy beach backed by extensive residential development, with visible rock outcrops and shallow reef formations in the nearshore zone. Wind and wave conditions are extremely marginal, with average winds of only 5.1 knots and 0.3% reliability, making consistent sessions unlikely. Average wave heights of 0.34m indicate predominantly flat conditions. The best wind direction would be northwest (315°), providing side-shore flow parallel to the northeast-facing coast. This spot is suitable only for absolute beginners during the rare occasions when wind conditions materialise. The shallow water and visible obstacles require careful route planning. Kiters should expect long periods without adequate wind and minimal wave assistance. Local knowledge of seasonal wind patterns is essential before attempting to kite here.