El Tur
El Tur is a kiteboarding spot near Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Sharm el Sheikh |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 28.2307, 33.6082 |
About El Tur
The place has the superb conditions both for the advanced riders and for beginners. The water of the Red Sea is perfectly clear. Flat water of the Moses Bay. The lagoon is the harbour of El Tur with perfect flat water, excellent for speed runs. Small waves on the ocean side.
When is the best time to kitesurf at El Tur?
The best time to kite El Tur is May, June, July, August, September, when the N, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
El Tur offers open ocean conditions with N, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to El Tur?
After the landing on the international airport of Sharm el Sheikh you can take a taxi or go by bus. Anyway it takes no more than 1 hour to reach the hotel at the El Tur.
Hazards at El Tur
Ships.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.