KiteGlobeZaafarana
Zaafarana is a kiteboarding spot near Cairo, Hurghada in Egypt, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE wind, best ridden in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November.
| Country | Egypt |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Cairo, Hurghada |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | N, NE |
| Wind type | Thermal |
| Best months | March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November |
| Coordinates | 29.0076, 32.6228 |
About Zaafarana
Big shallow area. The lagoon never has less than 50cm depth. After 400m you will find choppy waves. Sandy bottom. Downwind of the kite area there are some nasty stones/corals in the water, and you don't want to end up there.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Zaafarana?
The best time to kite Zaafarana is March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, when the N, NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Zaafarana offers open ocean conditions with N, NE wind (Thermal wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Zaafarana?
Zaafarana is located at the Gulf of Suez, 240 km North of Hurghada and 210 km South of Cairo.
Hazards at Zaafarana
Corals, Stones.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.