Dahab - Lagoon
Egypt
Dahab
The Lagoon lagoon in Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, is an isolated spot north of the bohemian town of Dahab. Surrounded by mountains and a fine white sandy beach, it offers crystal clear, shallow turquoise water, ideal for kitesurfing.
It is a quiet place with simple Bedouin-style straw bungalows where you can stay. The consistent wind blows almost all year round, and the flat waters make it a paradise for riders of all levels looking to progress safely.
Near the Gulf of Aqaba, this spot benefits from a natural venturi effect between the Sinai and Arabian mountains, making sessions consistent and enjoyable.
Les données de vent affichées ici proviennent d’ERA5 (via Open-Meteo) sur 4 ans, retraitées pour refléter des conditions réalistes.
👉 Le vent moyen a été calibré pour éviter la sous-estimation habituelle des modèles.
👉 Les rafales ont été corrigées par un ratio médian afin d’éviter des valeurs extrêmes irréalistes.
👉 Chaque jour est résumé par le vent médian (P50) observé pendant les heures utiles (8h–20h), puis classé dans des plages de vent.
👉 Le mode pondéré mélange vent moyen et rafales pour refléter au mieux le vent ressenti.
- 🟢 10–16 nds : vent faible mais navigable (notamment en foil).
- 🟡 16–22 nds : plage idéale, conditions confortables pour la majorité.
- 🔴 22–28 nds : vent fort, réservé aux riders expérimentés.
- 🟣 28+ nds : conditions extrêmes, navigation engagée.
Localisation & Points d'intérêt
Informations utiles
flatflatThe main wind comes from the north-northeast, side-shore relative to the east-facing beach, ensuring easy launching from the fine sandy beach. The lagoon offers a flat and shallow water surface, perfect for beginners as well as advanced riders, with a large navigation area of about 300m x 500m.
The launch area is on the sandy beach, wide and obstacle-free. At high tide, the entire lagoon is usable without worry, but at low tide, some parts become very shallow, requiring caution to avoid overly dry areas. In summer, the lagoon is only usable for about 4 hours a day at low tide, while in winter it remains accessible longer.
Downwind, you can aim for the Napoleon reef for stronger winds and some waves, but stay in the lagoon for freeride or freestyle safely. The surrounding mountains create a thermal effect that strengthens the wind in the afternoon.
Ideal conditions are with a side-shore wind from the north-northeast between 15 and 30 knots, stable and thermal, to fully enjoy the flat water. All year round is suitable, but the afternoon is often the best time.
The water surface is flat and shallow, knee to hip deep near the shore, with areas up to 2m at high tide. The turquoise water is warm and clear, with no corals in the lagoon.
Ideal for wakestyle or freeride, with a clean sandy bottom.
Currents are generally weak in the closed lagoon, separated from the sea by a sandbar. However, be cautious at low tide where the flow can be more pronounced near the passes.
In open sea downwind, currents increase near the reefs, but the lagoon remains protected.
For winds of 15-25 knots, opt for sizes 9 to 11m². In gusts of 25-40 knots, go down to 7-9m² for better control.
The dominant wind is a constant thermal from the north-northeast, which picks up in the morning, peaks at noon and in the afternoon, with strengths between 15 and 40 knots all year round. The venturi effect of the Gulf of Aqaba accelerates the wind, often stronger than expected.
In summer, gusts can reach 30 knots or more, perfect for intense sessions. The score of 97/100 reflects this exceptional consistency.
The climate is hot and dry all year round in South Sinai, with daytime temperatures around 25-35°C in summer and 20-25°C in winter. Nights can be cool, especially in winter, where it drops to 10-15°C, so plan for warm clothing.
The kite season runs from March to December, with stronger winds in summer due to the effect of the mountains. The best months cover the whole year according to the stats, but summer is the peak.
The depth is gradual and shallow, from knee to hip deep near the shore, with a sandy bottom. Some areas reach 2m at high tide, perfect for learning.
The water is warm all year round, around 24-28°C in summer and 20-24°C in winter. Boardshorts are sufficient, no need for a wetsuit.