Soma Bay near Hurghada provides sheltered lagoon conditions perfect for beginner progression. Flat to occasionally choppy waters suit learning fundamentals and early-stage wave work without overwhelming complexity. The sandy beach launch is easy to manage, and the protected geography keeps conditions manageable most days. Red Sea locations like this offer warm water and consistent trade-wind patterns. Sessions here allow riders to build confidence before tackling more exposed Egyptian spots or external swell.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 16.7 m by Andre Scholz · bottom-end kite 15m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81% | 13.8 kt | 18.9 | 22.8 |
| Feb | 86% | 15.6 kt | 18.4 | 21.3 |
| Mar | 80% | 15.6 kt | 19.8 | 22.4 |
| Apr | 83% | 15.2 kt | 22.3 | 22.7 |
| May | 90% | 15.5 kt | 24.9 | 24 |
| Jun | 97% | 16.6 kt | 26.8 | 26.2 |
| Jul | 90% | 15.3 kt | 28.6 | 27.1 |
| Aug | 86% | 15.8 kt | 29.2 | 28.2 |
| Sep | 94% | 16.2 kt | 28.1 | 27.4 |
| Oct | 90% | 15.2 kt | 25.9 | 26.5 |
| Nov | 79% | 13.5 kt | 24.1 | 26.7 |
| Dec | 74% | 13.8 kt | 21 | 25.1 |
7.0/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via Windy.com
via OpenWeather
