Sunset Beach

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About

Better than nothing...

Atmosphere:
Real friendly atmosphere, no localism at all(unless you are being a true kook), need any help you can get it on www.surfersofdubai.com. Also, don't be a bit*h and complain/drop in on the locals, just have some respect, because Dubai, rarely gets waves in the summer months.

Additional Info:
Don't count on too many good days at Sunset but when they come it can be real nice. Weather is always perfect although some Dubaians may disagree in the winter months. And try to spread yourselves out when you come as most people tend to cluster in one spot when there are quite a few decent sandbars spread along the whole length of the beach. On big days (around 2.5, 3m+) sit on the beach for a bit and check the conditions, usually, they break well right in front of the surf house. But it is really hard to paddle out there, unless your duckdives are nailed, and you are certain no one will hit you!. There is a really good rip to paddle out, it is always there, even in small waves, it is running. It is to the left of the beach if you are facing the sea, maybe 150 m down the beach. It is in front of the park/ al thanya street. Cant miss it. Dont hide your keys anywhere on your car, invest in a car lock, PEOPLE ARE WATCHING!

Location

Access

Just off Jumeirah Beach Road right next to Jumeirah Beach Hotel. Turn on Al Thanya Street or just after Chalet restaurant (heading toward's JBH)

Getting there
Walk
Instant access (<5 min)
Public access
Yes
4x4 required
Unknown
Boat required
Unknown
Wave characteristics
Type
Sandbar
Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Sandy
Power
Powerful, Ordinary, Fun
Frequency
Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal length
Short (<50m)
Good day length
Normal (50 to 150m)
Ideal conditions
Wind direction
NorthWest
Swell direction
SouthEast
Swell size
3ft-5ft - 8ft+
Tide
Low and mid tide
Tide movement
Falling tide
Crowd
Week
Few surfers
Weekend
Crowded

Dangers

Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)

Videos

None

Nearby spots

Jumeirah Beach (Dubai)

0.15 miles away

Direction
Don't know
Bottom
Sandy
Frequency
Don't know

Dubai Wave Pool

0.57 miles away

Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Flat rocks
Frequency
Very consistent (150+ days/year)

Surfer's Beach

1.52 miles away

Direction
Right and left
Bottom
Sandy
Frequency
Regular (100 days/year)