KiteGlobeEl Gouna / Mangroovy Beach
El Gouna / Mangroovy Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Hurghada in Egypt, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hurghada |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | High tide |
| Coordinates | 27.4191, 33.6755 |
About El Gouna / Mangroovy Beach
Mostly choppy in the lagoon, no waves. Approx. 200m shallow area which can be very shallow, or even dry in low tide (summer). No strong current. The water is beautiful clear and clean. After the 200m the water is deep, choppy or a bit wavy if the wind is strong. Somewhere are some reefs but not dangerous. Beginners should wear shoes, here are some bad shells/corals.
When is the best time to kitesurf at El Gouna / Mangroovy Beach?
The best time to kite El Gouna / Mangroovy Beach is May, June, July, August, September, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
El Gouna / Mangroovy Beach offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to El Gouna / Mangroovy Beach?
From Hurghada airport 22 km to El Gouna by taxi, then ask for Mangroovy beach, which is in the North of El Gouna.
Hazards at El Gouna / Mangroovy Beach
Corals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.