KITESURFING IN MARSA ALAM

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Kitesurfing is easy to start and a great experience. Don't be put off by video shots of professionals doing amazing stunts.  The basics are much easier and you will be able to learn them in just a few days and then you will be able to enjoy the sport from the very first day of your next holiday.

Marsa Alam is a perfect location for it.  Why ?

REASONS TO CHOOSE MARSA ALAM

1. Relatively flat seas but with a high proportion of windy days each month and especially from March to May and from July to September.

2. The Red Sea has the warmest average water temperatures of any open water sea in the world, great in summer and still very mild in winter.  

3. Beautiful reefs form some great natural barriers to create perfect flat water within large lagoons.

4. Between 360 and 365 days of sunshine a year with an average of almost 11 hours a day.  

5. Crystal clear waters allow you to judge the sea depth.  

6. Enjoy the fantastic background of the immense Sahara desert.


BEST TIMES OF THE YEAR

When the winds are often at their strongest and also the land temperatures not too high from September through until April.  


WIND AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

The summer is hot with average maximum temperatures in August of 35C and an average water temperature of 29C and still very mild in winter with average maximum temperatures of 23C in January with an average water temperature also of 23C. 

Winds are usually from the North but check the forecast.  Here is the forecast for the next two to three days from WindAlert.com - please use the following link https://www.windalert.com/windlist/marsa%20alam


You can also check out predicted wind speeds and directions and the general weather conditions for the next week at Al Naaba lagoon, Marsa Alam, on the following web page.  

And if you want to know what type of weather to expect several weeks from now - check out our detailed weather and climate page.


BEST LOCATIONS

There is a coastal fringe reef which stretches for hundreds of miles north and south of Marsa Alam and there are only a few places where there is a sandy beach with direct walk in access into a sandy lagoon with a protective reef.  Here are the best of them.

1. LAGOON AT ROYAL TULIP BEACH RESORT

 - 46 Km north of Marsa Alam town and 17  km south of Marsa Alam airport.  

Please email steven@marsaalam.com to book a course or rent equipment at Royal Tulip Beach Resort.  

( OUR TOP RECOMMENDATION )

This huge lagoon stretches a kilometre along the coast and 700 metres out from the beach, with ample space for kite surfers of all levels and perfect for picking up fast speeds whenever there is a favourable wind which is almost every day in Marsa Alam.  

An inviting sandy beach stretches along the lagoon for five hundred metres and you'll find the waters crystal clear. 

Whether you've come to learn or to compete with friends you'll find experienced professionals on hand to help you and kitesurfing lessons are offered for both beginners and advanced.  

There's also a choice of kites, depending on wind conditions, from 5.5 square metres up to 14 square metres and also made from different materials; as well as wet suits for the winter season.  

The three instructors and two beach boys speak English, German, Italian and Arabic and always look forward to welcoming new or repeat customers, whether highly experienced or just beginners. 

You are also next to the excellent value five star Royal Tulip Beach Resort which has great food, pool, recreation facilties and useful shops just a few minutes walk away. 


PRICE LIST FOR THE KITE CENTRE
( as of 01.05.2016. )


STORAGE AND BEACH USE

KITESURFING COURSES

 
BOARD RENTAL

 
KITE AND BAR RENTAL

 

COMPLETE SET KITE + BOARD

Kite-License 30,-  Euro

Please email steven@marsaalam.com for more information or to book a course.  

2. EL NAABA LAGOON NEAR EQUINOX EL NAABA HOTEL. 

A deep water lagoon about 30km north of Marsa Alam town, 30km south of Marsa Alam airport and 1km south of Al Naaba Equinox Hotel. It's separated from the open sea by a coral reef.  The water is normally flat but a little choppy when the wind is strong.  

There is Giant Bay suitable for the experienced and experts and Baby Bay a little further to the south with its' super flat waters which is better for beginners and those wishing to perfect more complicated moves.  

There are kite surfing lessons and guidance available for all levels of experience - please contact Steven at steven@marsaalam.com


3. LAHAMI BAY

Here, some 140km south of Marsa Alam town, the reef forms a large lagoon (around 2 X 3km) which makes for perfect flat waters which are mostly of wadable depth.  Entrance to the lagoon is from a sandy beach so there's no difficulty in access.  The water though normally flat can be a little choppy when there is a strong wind.  

Advanced kitesurfers might like to explore the deeper waters and the mangrove shorelines while beginners are advised to follow closely the advice of their instructors and to keep to the lagoon.  

During July and August water levels drop making the area available for kitesurfing restricted to a narrower channel area.  

There are kite surfing lessons and guidance available for all levels of experience - please contact Steven at steven@marsaalam.com



4. BLUE LAGOON NEAR THE SETTEMARICLUB VILLAGE