Egypt
The King of Lagoon Spot in Sharm El Sheikh, South Sinai in Egypt, is a popular lagoon for its shallow water and consistent wind. It is an ideal place for kiters of all levels, with a large safe riding area.
The beach is wide and sandy, perfect for launching and taking off. Conditions are reliable year-round, especially with the north winds sweeping through the area.
Surrounded by resorts, the spot offers a friendly atmosphere, with kite schools on-site for safe progression.
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.
flatflatThe main wind comes from the north, in side-shore perfect for the lagoon, allowing for long and stable sessions. The riding area is immense, over 5000 meters of flat water in the shallow lagoon, ideal for beginners and tricks at anchor.
Launching is done directly from the wide sandy beach, with no obstacles, and the launch area is spacious. For the more advanced, you can ride upwind to deeper areas or waves a mile upwind, but most stay in the protected flat.
No significant tidal effect here, the water remains flat to light chop even in strong winds. Sessions often start in late morning, with the wind gradually increasing to 20-30 knots in the afternoon.
Ideal conditions are a north to northwest wind of 15-25 knots, side-shore, for maximum power and control in flat water. Avoid overly strong days beyond 30 knots if you are not an expert.
The water surface is mostly flat in the lagoon due to its protected shape, with a slight chop in strong winds. The turquoise water is clear and shallow everywhere, perfect for waterstarts and freestyle.
Currents are weak to negligible in the protected lagoon. Be cautious only if heading out to open sea, where they can be more pronounced.
No significant tides in the Gulf of Suez, the range remains minimal and does not impact navigation.
Opt for sizes of 9 to 12 m² on average, depending on your weight and the wind of the day. 7-9 m² are suitable for windy summer days, while 11-13 m² are ideal in lighter winter conditions.
The wind regime is dominated by northerly trade winds, stable and side-shore, with average speeds of 15-25 knots during the day. It strengthens in summer, sometimes up to 30 knots, and is more reliable from September to June.
No specific local name, but it is daily thermal wind that picks up around noon and lasts until evening.
The climate is warm and dry year-round in Sharm El Sheikh, with daytime temperatures around 25-35°C in winter and up to 40°C in summer. Nights remain pleasant, rarely dropping below 20°C.
It is a windy destination 12 months, with no real off-season, but the winter months (November to April) are milder and popular among European kiters.
La profondeur est progressive et faible, avec pied partout dans la lagune jusqu'à plusieurs centaines de mètres du bord. Fond sableux principalement, safe pour les chutes.
The water is warm year-round, around 22-24°C in winter and 27-30°C in summer. No need for thick suits, a shorty is often sufficient.
