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Shaab El Kenz

📍 Marsa Alam, Egypt · Kiteboarding spot

Shaab El Kenz is a kiteboarding spot near Marsa Alam in Egypt, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, NW wind, best ridden in May, June, July, August, September.

CountryEgypt
Nearest townMarsa Alam
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionN, NE, NW
Wind typeThermal
Best monthsMay, June, July, August, September
TideHigh tide
Coordinates25.9552, 34.3822

About Shaab El Kenz

Water: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small wave

When is the best time to kitesurf at Shaab El Kenz?

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

What are the wind and water conditions?

Shaab El Kenz offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Shaab El Kenz

Reefs, Corals.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Shaab El Kenz?

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.