Best beaches in Sohar

9 ranked beaches in Sohar, North Al Batinah Governorate

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Sohar

1

Al Ghushbah Beach

Sohar neighborhood beachfront close to the city’s main hotel and leisure strip.

7.0

2

Al Hambar Beach

Local Sohar beach zone south of the main resort strip, useful for everyday coastal access.

7.0

3

Falaj Al Qabail Beach

Coastal stretch near Falaj Al Qabail, adding coverage for southern Sohar’s lived-in beachfront.

7.0

4

Khawr Isa Beach

Lagoon-side coastal beach near Sohar, valuable for nature-oriented shoreline coverage.

7.0

5

Majees Beach

Quiet beach near Majees and Sohar Port, useful for local coastal diversity beyond central Sohar.

7.0

6

Ras Sallan Beach

Northern end of Sohar’s main beach zone with a distinct local point and open sea views.

7.0

7

Sallan Beach

Popular Sohar beachfront area near Sallan, used for walks, family outings, and sea views.

7.0

8

Sohar Beach

Main city beach of Sohar with easy access, hotels, cafés, and a long Gulf of Oman shoreline.

7.0

9

Wadi Sallan Beach

Beach near the Sallan wadi outflow, adding a natural coastal edge to Sohar coverage.

7.0

What makes Sohar's beaches stand out?

Sohar sits in North Al Batinah Governorate, Oman and is home to 9 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Sohar or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.