Overview
Mukalla is a town break with limited options. A wave-breaker has wrapped the old city since the late '80s, and what's left in town is a small, polluted point peeling off one of the jetties. If that doesn't look worth it, check the rocky peninsula south of town.
When It Works
Waves run left over sand. The swell window is wide, taking anything from southwest through north to northeast (SW-N-NE), with southwest (SW) the best match. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.
Wind and Tide
Look for northwest (NW) offshore wind. The sand can work through most of the tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.
Local Tips
The waves here suit beginners.

