About This Spot
Halfmoon Bay, Saudi Arabia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Saudi Arabia.
Situated in Middle East, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With NE winds, peaking from June to July, Halfmoon Bay, Saudi Arabia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind mostly Northerly (gusty at times) between 12-20 knots. Easterly wind normally between 8-14 knots, very steady. Best direction is NE - stronger and steady. Wind fluctuates, but is best just as the place is warming up in June.
When to Go
All-year acceptable - very hot/humid in summer (July to September above 40°C), nice in winter (25°C). Water nice to hot, except a wetsuit needed November to January (winter). Weather ranges from unbearable in the summer (120°F air/ 95°F water) to very comfortable in the winter (90°F air/75°F water). Sun protection year round recommended and at least a thermal top in the winter.
What to Expect
Water flat and choppy, no wave riding. Water is no more than waist deep for about 300m into the sea. No real tide - maybe 1-2 feet. Small waves (1-2 feet) normally from the North or East, depending on wind. Water is very salty. Rescue boat is available and the lifeguards are knowledgeable.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
Wind mostly Northerly (gusty at times) between 12-20 knots. Easterly wind normally between 8-14 knots, very steady. Best direction is NE - stronger and steady. Wind fluctuates, but is best just as the place is warming up in June.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Water flat and choppy, no wave riding. Water is no more than waist deep for about 300m into the sea. No real tide - maybe 1-2 feet. Small waves (1-2 feet) normally from the North or East, depending on wind. Water is very salty. Rescue boat is available and the lifeguards are knowledgeable.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Follow signs to Ramada Inn (Western Aramco access gate). Take old Abqaiq road, cross railroad, past golf course on right (dunes). Turn left at the T-junction and over railroad. Follow road past the fair and turn right at the intersection. Follow road all the way to bottom - on left-hand side just before Al Khaleej village. Or find the Holiday Inn at Half Moon Bay and you've reached the area. Find an open stretch of beach and get wet. There's usually a few Brits on the north end of the beach and Americans at the Aramco Beach.
Location
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