Makadi Palace, Egypt
Makadi Palace, Egypt is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Makadi Palace, Egypt !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Makadi Palace, Egypt is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Makadi Palace, Egypt !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
From Hurghada take a taxi or bus to Makadi Bay and the hotels. About 30 min drive.
Nearest Airports
Distance
30km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
From Hurghada take a taxi or bus to Makadi Bay and the hotels. About 30 min drive.
Nearest Airports
Distance
30km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Makadi Palace, Egypt
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice and warm all year. Shorty from November to March. Shorts rest of the year. Sun protection needed. Summer can be very hot (40°C). Winter around 20-25°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
There is Thermal wind at Makadi Palace, Egypt.
Thermal winds year round. Best in May to October. Winter can be 2 weeks wind and 2 weeks no wind. Hit or miss. Any strength possible. Further north the beach curves making NW sideshore.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Makadi Palace, Egypt are May, June, July, August, September and October .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Nice and warm all year. Shorty from November to March. Shorts rest of the year. Sun protection needed. Summer can be very hot (40°C). Winter around 20-25°C.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
There is Thermal wind at Makadi Palace, Egypt.
Thermal winds year round. Best in May to October. Winter can be 2 weeks wind and 2 weeks no wind. Hit or miss. Any strength possible. Further north the beach curves making NW sideshore.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Makadi Palace, Egypt are May, June, July, August, September and October .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Makadi Palace, Egypt is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach. Lots of tourists and parasols at the beach. Further north no people with lots of space.
Flat to choppy water, depending on wind strength. Shallow access, close to the beach corals, further out sandy bottom. Shoes recommended.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Makadi Palace, Egypt is a Shallow, Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Sandy beach. Lots of tourists and parasols at the beach. Further north no people with lots of space.
Flat to choppy water, depending on wind strength. Shallow access, close to the beach corals, further out sandy bottom. Shoes recommended.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, May, June, July, August, September and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs, Corals and Stones
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Shells,Other
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, May, June, July, August, September and December .
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs, Corals and Stones
.
Beach risks reported:
Stones,Shells,Other
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Safaga
Additional information
A parking is available at Makadi Palace, Egypt.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Further north on the beach less people. Shoes recommended.
Webcams around Makadi Palace, Egypt
Webcams around Makadi Palace, Egypt
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Safaga
More about Safaga
Wind stats in Safaga...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
---|---|
Jan | 42 |
Feb | 40 |
Mar | 46 |
Apr | 52 |
May | 38 |
Jun | 56 |
Jul | 47 |
Aug | 60 |
Sep | 76 |
Oct | 64 |
Nov | 62 |
Dec | 55 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 9 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Safaga.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Makadi Palace, Egypt

