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El Gouna / Sandbar

📍 Hurghada, Egypt · Kiteboarding spot

El Gouna / Sandbar is a kiteboarding spot near Hurghada in Egypt, with shallow lagoon conditions and prevailing N, NE, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.

CountryEgypt
Nearest townHurghada
Water typeShallow lagoon
LaunchLagoon
Best wind directionN, NE, NW
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
Coordinates27.3933, 33.7102

About El Gouna / Sandbar

Big shallow sandbar. Depth depending on tide.

When is the best time to kitesurf at El Gouna / Sandbar?

The best time to kite El Gouna / Sandbar is May, June, July, August, September, when the N, NE, NW wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

El Gouna / Sandbar offers shallow lagoon conditions with N, NE, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from lagoon.

How do I get to El Gouna / Sandbar?

Access with a boat only, or launch anywhere in El Gouna and get there.

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Where can I take kite lessons near El Gouna / Sandbar?

13 kite schools operate in Egypt. See kite schools in Egypt →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.