KiteGlobeTobia Island
Tobia 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 | Island |
| Best wind direction | N, NE, NW |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Coordinates | 26.8179, 33.9790 |
About Tobia Island
Flat water. Chop only with strong wind. Coral reef in the water.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Tobia Island?
The best time to kite Tobia Island is May, June, July, August, September, when the N, NE, NW wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Tobia Island offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, NW wind (Thermal wind), launching from island.
How do I get to Tobia Island?
From Hurghada airport 60km to Safaga, then 20-30 minutes by boat. It's also a good spot for windsurfers and it's possible to reach the island from Safaga takes about 10-15 minutes with windsurf or 30 minutes by boat and it also offers great snorkeling for the ones who just like to come on the boat and don't want to spend the day surfing.
Hazards at Tobia Island
Reefs, Corals.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.