South Corniche, Saudi Arabia
South Corniche, Saudi Arabia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to South Corniche, Saudi Arabia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
South Corniche, Saudi Arabia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to South Corniche, Saudi Arabia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Don't expect a lot signs. Don't follow any sign, which says "Corniche". This will most probably not be the "South Corniche"! There are a lot Corniches in Jeddah! Driving in Jeddah is bit difficult. You have to find King Faisal Rd. Go south on King Fahd Rd which converts to the freeway, take exit Television Street. Make a U-Turn, then don't drive again on the freeway. Stay right. Next left will be King Faisal Rd (GPS Waypoint N 21 27' 33.2"; E039 11' 30.4). There you will see the first sign "South Corniche". This is the beach area. Follow the road, keep straight or right, passing a Hyper Market on the left side, continue to GPS Waypoint (N 21 19' 47.0"; E 039 11' 27,3 "). This is a manned military checkpoint, pass slowly, turn immediately right and follow the road 20 km (after 15 km you will see a small fishermen harbour). There is the beach (at GPS Waypoint (N 21 14' 02,7"; E039 08' 42,9"). Other beaches are further south (approx. 13km). Also north of Jeddah should be a beach. The call it North Coast. The problem is, that the road is far from the water and all beach roads are guarded by life guards. It's not sure that they will let you pass.
Nearest Airports
Distance
60km from spot
1140km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Don't expect a lot signs. Don't follow any sign, which says "Corniche". This will most probably not be the "South Corniche"! There are a lot Corniches in Jeddah! Driving in Jeddah is bit difficult. You have to find King Faisal Rd. Go south on King Fahd Rd which converts to the freeway, take exit Television Street. Make a U-Turn, then don't drive again on the freeway. Stay right. Next left will be King Faisal Rd (GPS Waypoint N 21 27' 33.2"; E039 11' 30.4). There you will see the first sign "South Corniche". This is the beach area. Follow the road, keep straight or right, passing a Hyper Market on the left side, continue to GPS Waypoint (N 21 19' 47.0"; E 039 11' 27,3 "). This is a manned military checkpoint, pass slowly, turn immediately right and follow the road 20 km (after 15 km you will see a small fishermen harbour). There is the beach (at GPS Waypoint (N 21 14' 02,7"; E039 08' 42,9"). Other beaches are further south (approx. 13km). Also north of Jeddah should be a beach. The call it North Coast. The problem is, that the road is far from the water and all beach roads are guarded by life guards. It's not sure that they will let you pass.
Nearest Airports
Distance
60km from spot
1140km from spot
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Riding Conditions in South Corniche, Saudi Arabia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Don't kiteboard "nearly naked". I did wear kite trousers. You can use a short wetsuit, but it's also possible without wet suit. Only with lycra. Depends on your personal preferences.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at South Corniche, Saudi Arabia.
Wind increases thermally in the early afternoon. Best month are December to February. You can expect 14-28 knots. All wind information on the web shows 3-5 knots less than you will have actually! Wind is pretty steady.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to South Corniche, Saudi Arabia are January, February and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Don't kiteboard "nearly naked". I did wear kite trousers. You can use a short wetsuit, but it's also possible without wet suit. Only with lycra. Depends on your personal preferences.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at South Corniche, Saudi Arabia.
Wind increases thermally in the early afternoon. Best month are December to February. You can expect 14-28 knots. All wind information on the web shows 3-5 knots less than you will have actually! Wind is pretty steady.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to South Corniche, Saudi Arabia are January, February and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
South Corniche, Saudi Arabia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
You have enough space on the beach. Please don't park your car or set up your kite near other Arabic people. Everybody here needs his private room on the beach. Please respect this. If you are lucky you will find a few Arabic people who speak a little bit English. They could help you launch or catch the kite. Better and safer is a buddy who helps you. Expect a big crowd watching you enthusiastic. A lot bypassers will stop and cheer you. The beach could be cleaner. Some areas are full of garbage. Nap pies, shoes, glass, carpets, cans you can find everything even injection needles.
The first 50m are usually very shallow. You should walk out. Then there is enough space until you will hit a reef after approx. 500-800m. You can stand in a lot areas. The water is waist deep. If you have green water below you, then it is deep enough to jump. Avoid dark/blue spots in the green water. This could be a shallow rock/reef, but they are easy to spot. Best is to stay upwind of the flat area. Then you have a safety zone if your kite drops and can't be launched any more. Water is flat to choppy, depending on the wind situation. You will be the only kiteboarder on the water. There is no windsurfing, no kiteboarding.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
South Corniche, Saudi Arabia is a Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
You have enough space on the beach. Please don't park your car or set up your kite near other Arabic people. Everybody here needs his private room on the beach. Please respect this. If you are lucky you will find a few Arabic people who speak a little bit English. They could help you launch or catch the kite. Better and safer is a buddy who helps you. Expect a big crowd watching you enthusiastic. A lot bypassers will stop and cheer you. The beach could be cleaner. Some areas are full of garbage. Nap pies, shoes, glass, carpets, cans you can find everything even injection needles.
The first 50m are usually very shallow. You should walk out. Then there is enough space until you will hit a reef after approx. 500-800m. You can stand in a lot areas. The water is waist deep. If you have green water below you, then it is deep enough to jump. Avoid dark/blue spots in the green water. This could be a shallow rock/reef, but they are easy to spot. Best is to stay upwind of the flat area. Then you have a safety zone if your kite drops and can't be launched any more. Water is flat to choppy, depending on the wind situation. You will be the only kiteboarder on the water. There is no windsurfing, no kiteboarding.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals, Reefs, Corals and Rocks
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Shells,Road,Cars,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
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Animals, Reefs, Corals and Rocks
.
Beach risks reported:
Rocks,Shells,Road,Cars,Other
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Saudi Arabia
#1: Kite Jump School