Al Bu’ayrat (31°24'N., 15°44'E.), a nearly deserted village, is situated 63 miles SE of Qasr Ahmad and can beidentified by a white fort and a white domed monument. The coast between is fronted by several dangerous wrecks. Sheltered anchorage may be obtained, in a depth of 6m, about 1.2 miles offshore, NE of the monument.

In the vicinity of Al Bu’ayrat, the current is influenced by the wind. In winter, with strong NW winds, the current sets SE, at a rate of 1 to 2 knots. In summer, the current generally sets NW, at a rate of 0.2 to 0.5 knot.

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