Surf spots
Riding waves or surfing has been recorded in the Middle East since the 1960s. Today the sport has quickly gained the interest of many & continues to grow in all corners of the Middle East.
You can find below some of the active Surf Clubs & Surf Spots in the Middle East. Please do reach out if you are a club house that we might have been missed.
lebanon
Lebanon is known for many things, but when it comes to surfing it’s not something that is top of mind for many. Interestingly, wave riding in Lebanon dates back to the 1960s.
There are a few good surf spots along the coast of Lebanon. However, the most consistent surf spots is in Jiyyeh called Mustapha’s A Frame. The spot got it’s name because it’s an A frame point break (splits rights & left) and was discovered by a local called Mustapha.
For the past 8 years surfing bas been reignited by the efforts of many enthusiasts in Lebanon with surf spots stretching from the North all the way to most southern part of the country.
You can find below some of the surf clubs in Lebanon. Currently Surf Lebanon, is home for the famous Mustapha’s A frame & Lebanon's leading surf and standup paddle school. They are also the main surf equipment provider in Lebanon.
We’re always happy to expand our list, so please get in touch!
SURF LEBANON
@SURFLEBANON
Located in Jiyeh, Surf Lebanon is home of Mustapha’s A frame & Lebanon's leading surf, standup paddle & local surf shop.
“One the best surfing spots in Lebanon, the coaches are amazing & I got the sickest drone shots”
BOARD N SURF LEB
@BOARDNSURFLEB
Located in Jbeil, Board'n'Surf offers surfing & stand up lessons.
“Super chill vibes, easy rolling waves & the crew were super cheerful”
BATROUN WATER SPORTS
@BATROUNWATERSPORTS
Located in the North of Lebanon, Batroun water sports offer lessons in Kite Surfing, Wind Surfing, Surfing & SUP.
“Went there for windsurfing and it was super cool, cant wait to explore more.”
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Surfing in the UAE dates back to the 1990s. At the time the community was small and very well knit, and you could surf almost anywhere in UAE. The surf landscape changed drastically ever since the construction of the World Islands and three different Palms Islands, which resulted in only two stretches of of 'surfable' beaches in Dubai. These constructions serve as a breakwater stopping waves in their tracks before they're able to propagate to shore.
The surfing community has grown rapidly in the UAE led by the efforts of Surf House Dubai, who were the first to establish a proper store for surfing goods and organized the first Surf competition for the UAE in 2010 & later on in 2018.
In addition to a few spots across UAE in Umm Al Quwain & Fujairah, the country is home for the first surf pool in the Middle East. The surf pool that is one of many water sports activities at Wadi Adventure, and features an over three-meter high breaking waves every 90 seconds.
With a growing expatriate base the UAE continues to attract many beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers. Some of the big surfing names, such as Gaberial Medina have even visited the Surf pool to give it a go.
You can find below some of the recommended clubs to surf.
We’re always happy to expand our list, so please get in touch!
SURF HOUSE DUBAI
@SURFHOUSEDUBAI
Home for the first surfing & SUP school in Dubai, a surf shop & a cool chill surf house cafe.
“We came as a group to learn together, booked a lesson, rented equipment and had a great breakfast at the Surf House Cafe Single Fin! A must see. ”
PIRATES SURF
@PIRATES.SURF
Dedicated to teach kids several water-sports activities such as surfing & SUP.
“Took my son & daughter aged 7 & 8 to try surfing and they came back more excited than ever. We will go again. ”
WADI ADVENTURE
@WADIADVENTURE
Home of Middle Eat’s first surf pool & an aqua park with whitewater rapids, kayaking, wake boarding facilities & a family pool.
“We went early for an intermediate surf session & an advanced session. We were lucky since we were the only two in the pool and had a great session. ”
oman
Oman, well-beloved by tourists, attracts travelers from all over the world through it’s beautiful culture, deserts, and beaches. Remarkably, while not yet discovered, it has the potential of being a significant spot for surfing due to its long coastline.
The Sultanate of Oman, third largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, occupies its SE corner and is 82% desert. The coastline extends from the Strait of Hormuz in the north, to the Republic of Yemen in the south and overlooks three seas - the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea.
With the Arabian Sea open to the Indian Ocean, Oman gets constant seasonal wind swell with fun size waves. There are some nice hollow right point breaks situated in a a trouble free environment.
People have been surfing in Oman for quite some time and it has been one of those hidden gems. Now the sport is picking up and we list below some of the spots you can explore to surf in that region.
We’re always happy to expand our list, so please get in touch!
OMAN SURF
@OMAN.SURF
An ISA certified school in Oman that was responsible for the first grom surf competition in 2008.
NINJA SURF SCHOOL
@NINJASURFSCHOLL
A local surf adventure provider in Oman that offers surf lessons & camping trips to all ages.
WATER SPORT OMAN
@watersport.oman
An all inclusive water-sport provider focused on kitesurfing but also provide surf camps & surf trips.