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The Lagoon ( ID the_lagoon )
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| Continent: |
Middle East |
| Country: |
Saudi Arabia |
| Next Big City (Airport): |
Dammam , Bahrain |
| Next Town: |
Al-Khobar |
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Type: | - Lagoon
| Rider Ability: - Beginner
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| Good for: | - Kitesurfing
- Windsurfing
| Features: - Parking
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Type: | - Shallow
- Flat
- Chop
| Hazards: No Information |
| Quality: | - Clean
| Best Tide: No Information |
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Nice lagoon. Water very flat (maybe 2 foot swell on very windy days). Best is from the North with water like glass with strong winds. Very salty.
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Type: | - Sand
| Size: - Medium
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| Hazards: | No Information | Beach crowds: No Information |
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Beach is mostly soft sand. Plenty of open spaces to launch/land safely.
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Spring: | - Shorts
| Summer: - Shorts
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| Fall: | - Shorts
| Winter: - Shorty
- Normal Wetsuit
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Water temp is nice, except November thru January, then you need a wetsuit. You can kite here all year-round.
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Best Months: | No Information | Wind Type: No Information |
| Best Direction: | - N
- S
| Main Direction: No Information |
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Works in Northerlies or Southerlies. Typically 12-35 knots and consistent. Best is from the North with water like glass with strong winds. The winds are best in the morning.
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Transport: | - Car
| Access: - No Walk
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Follow old Abqaiq road from Ramada Inn. Cross the first railroad, left over 2nd railroad crossing, then rigth on powerstation road. Left after police checkpoint. Right at power station. Left at Vehicle Shop (small shack at T-junction). Right offroad for 30-40km on dirt road. Follow road with sea on left and drive around lagoon (40 minutes). Total trip around one-way 170km (2 hour drive).
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Saudi Arabia dress code in public. Lagoon is secluded, so no problem with dress code there. Best to camp overnight as winds are best in the morning plus a long drive. No amenities - this is a desert site, so bring camping gear. Coastguard drives past now and then, so have your paperwork ready.
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