Umm at-Tuyour

Umm at-Tuyour (also seen on signs as Om at Tiyour / Om at Blach) is a sandy, medium-sized bay north of Latakia with clean water and choppy conditions that can build from chop into small to medium waves. Rocky hazards are present in the water, so shore/launch proximity requires extra caution. Wind for the broader Umm at-Tuyour Coast is typically driven by summer thermal sea-breezes, with the most consistent activity in the afternoon. Regional sources place the thermal window around 12pm–5pm during May through September, with prevailing wind directions described as west to southwest to northwest for the spot. At the spot level, winds are described as mixed with moderate gusts; however, reliability is reported as low at this launch. For kitesurfing, the spot is best thought of as an intermediate-level freeride and wave option when conditions line up. Kite sizes commonly used here are around 9–12 m², and the spot can work in chop, with wave riding possible when the swell/sea state builds. Because the area is relatively undeveloped, riders should plan to be self-sufficient and manage the rocky in-water hazards without relying on on-site services. Surfing is secondary: the bay can produce rideable waves during winter storm periods, but wave quality is described as poor overall, with a short ride length and mushy shape. The break is also characterized as exposed, meaning wind and weather can significantly affect surf conditions. Temperatures are comfortable in spring and autumn, with summer typically warm and winter cooler. Water temperatures range from about 17–18°C in March/January-era months to roughly 28–29°C in August; wetsuit expectations reflect that seasonal swing (full wetsuit from November–March, lighter protection in summer). Crowd levels are described as quiet year-round, with mostly local visitors on weekends.