Tawila Island
Tawila Island is a kiteboarding spot near Hurghada in Egypt, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, NW 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, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Tide | High tide, Coming tide, Falling tide |
| Coordinates | 27.5440, 33.7833 |
About Tawila Island
Crystal clear, blue water. Big shallow area. Partly with corals. Excellent flat water. A very small reef right at the beach. Close by a channel with an outstanding blue color. Be careful with swimmers, boats with swimmers like to stop at the beach for a swim.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Tawila Island?
The best time to kite Tawila Island is May, June, July, August, September, when the N, NE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Tawila Island offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Tawila Island?
Tavila is only accessible by boat. From El Gouna tours can be organized. The boat needs 2 hrs to get there.
Hazards at Tawila Island
Swimmers, Reefs.
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- Geisum Island / The Jetty
- Geisum Island / Easter Corner
- El Gouna (Kitepower)
- Element
- El Gouna (Makani Beach)
Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.