KiteGlobeSafaga
Safaga is a kiteboarding spot near Hurghada in Egypt, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September, October.
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hurghada |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September, October |
| Coordinates | 26.8012, 33.9453 |
About Safaga
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.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Safaga?
The best time to kite Safaga is May, June, July, August, September, October, when the N wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Safaga offers open ocean conditions with N wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Safaga?
Take a taxi (10-20 Euro) or bus from Hurghada. It's about 50 km. Hotel Shams is at the northern end of Safaga (the one you get to first).
Hazards at Safaga
Reefs, Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.