Guide to kitesurfing in Dahab

Guide to kitesurfing in Dahab

Egypt

Spots
3
Best season
Feb to Oct
Wind in season
14 to 15 kts
Kiteable days
62 %

Overview

On the east coast of Sinai, Dahab is a well-known kite destination on the Red Sea, featuring a desert backdrop and a small travel spot vibe. The area is particularly famous for its fairly consistent northwesterly winds, with a generally more favorable period from March to November, and conditions often enhanced by a thermal effect. The water is often shallow and relatively flat in the lagoon, making it a highly appreciated area for progression, freestyle, or safe navigation when one is still imperfectly mastering the heading. However, some areas require caution due to low tide and shallow depth, and the more offshore sectors can offer waves for riders who are more comfortable. Overall, it remains a true reference for learning, progressing, and enjoying a strong sliding culture in a very relaxed setting.

When to go

Best time to go: February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Best period : February to October

In November: 27% kiteable days

Kiteable days
27%
44%
55%
51%
65%
81%
68%
67%
73%
55%
27%
26%
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average windkts · gusts
917
1019
1121
1020
1122
1224
1021
1121
1123
1020
817
816
When it blowskts
14
14
15
15
15
15
14
14
14
14
13
14
Air °C
18°
19°
22°
27°
30°
34°
35°
35°
33°
29°
24°
21°
Raindays
1
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Historical monthly averages, not a forecast.

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