In the summer, the water reaches 30°C, air up to 40°C, but it's dry. In the winter, a short arm wetsuit should be sufficient, water around 20°C, air 20-25°C. Kitesurfing is possible all year round.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Safaga, Egypt.
Kite sizes usually 10-16. Wind is almost always N or NW to N more constant, NW slightly offshore and more gusty (rescue boat available). The wind is most reliable in the summer (very reliable), autumn is also great, winter is ok. Gusty winds near shore when it it (slightly) offshore. The hot, dry wind means that you need a slightly bigger kite for the same wind force (the air is less dense).
Wind
usually
blows
from N and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Safaga, Egypt are
May, June, July, August, September and October
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In the summer, the water reaches 30°C, air up to 40°C, but it's dry. In the winter, a short arm wetsuit should be sufficient, water around 20°C, air 20-25°C. Kitesurfing is possible all year round.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
N
.
There is
Thermal wind
at Safaga, Egypt.
Kite sizes usually 10-16. Wind is almost always N or NW to N more constant, NW slightly offshore and more gusty (rescue boat available). The wind is most reliable in the summer (very reliable), autumn is also great, winter is ok. Gusty winds near shore when it it (slightly) offshore. The hot, dry wind means that you need a slightly bigger kite for the same wind force (the air is less dense).
Wind
usually
blows
from N and NW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Safaga, Egypt are
May, June, July, August, September and October
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Safaga, Egypt is a
Shallow and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The beach is about 300m wide and about 30m deep. On the beach, the wind is slightly gusty, but you can stand in the water (maximum up to your knees) and your assistant at the edge of the water when you launch. Makes safe launching very easy. Unfortunately, if you are not living in the Hotel Shams, you have to pay to get onto the beach.
This spot is good for beginners or advanced people who would like to practice freestyle tricks. No real waves. Tides are irregular but shallow, only difference is whether you can use the shallow water area in the kite zone of Hotel Shams. The shallow area gets very crowded with beginners. Some big stones in the water, watch your legs.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions
do not depend on Tide
on this spot.
Safaga, Egypt is a
Shallow and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
The beach is about 300m wide and about 30m deep. On the beach, the wind is slightly gusty, but you can stand in the water (maximum up to your knees) and your assistant at the edge of the water when you launch. Makes safe launching very easy. Unfortunately, if you are not living in the Hotel Shams, you have to pay to get onto the beach.
This spot is good for beginners or advanced people who would like to practice freestyle tricks. No real waves. Tides are irregular but shallow, only difference is whether you can use the shallow water area in the kite zone of Hotel Shams. The shallow area gets very crowded with beginners. Some big stones in the water, watch your legs.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs and Stones
.
Beach risk reported:
Stones
.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs and Stones
.
Safety: please stay away from the swimmer zone, launch safely and stay away from beginners - there are always people learning. Nice boat trips are organized every day.
Webcams around Safaga, Egypt
Webcams around Safaga, Egypt
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
More about Kitesurfing in Safaga
More about Safaga
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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
