# Reef Spot (Lagoon), Eilat

Kitesurfing spot in Eilat, Israel.

> The Reef Spot Lagoon near Eilat sits in the northern Gulf of Aqaba and provides textbook flat-water conditions protected by natural reef formations. Sandy bottom and minimal swell make it an excellent environment for learning body control and board management. The shallow lagoon warms quickly and offers clear visibility. Winds in this region are generally reliable, though peak season concentrates kiter traffic. Ideal for absolute beginners and those reinforcing fundamentals before progressing to choppier adjacent zones.

## Best time to kitesurf
Reef Spot (Lagoon), Eilat has no strongly reliable season; the windiest months are Mar–May: 1–4% of days reach 12 kt+, with 7–8 kt average daily wind, 22–24 °C water and 19–29 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0% | 6 | 15.8 | 22.3 |
| Feb | 0% | 7.1 | 16.1 | 21.4 |
| Mar | 1% | 7.2 | 19.2 | 21.5 |
| Apr | 1% | 8.1 | 25.1 | 22.1 |
| May | 4% | 8.2 | 28.6 | 23.6 |
| Jun | 1% | 8.4 | 31.2 | 25.8 |
| Jul | 1% | 8.1 | 33.5 | 27.7 |
| Aug | 1% | 8.4 | 33.6 | 28.7 |
| Sep | 0% | 8.7 | 30.8 | 27.5 |
| Oct | 1% | 8 | 26.7 | 26 |
| Nov | 0% | 6.6 | 22.6 | 25.8 |
| Dec | 0% | 6.2 | 18.1 | 24.3 |

## Highlights
- Natural reef protection
- Crystal-clear shallow water
- Beginner-focused environment
- Easy sandy entry

## Amenities
Sandy beach launch, Shallow warm water, Protected lagoon area

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 29.558, 34.951
- Destination guide: [Eilat](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/gulf-of-aqaba-eilat)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [South Beach, Eilat](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/south-beach-eilat) — best around May, 1–4% windy days, 7–8 kt, water 22–24 °C (2 km)

## Kite schools
- [קייט סרפינג Kitesurf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kitesurf) — https://www.kitesurfeilat.co.il/ (2 km)
- [Surf center - kite surf](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-center-kite-surf) — http://surfcenter.co.il/ (6 km)
- [Surf Center - Windsurfing](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-center-windsurfing) — http://surfcenter.co.il/ (6 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/reef-spot-lagoon-eilat
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.