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Hurghada and El Gouna · Egypt

Geisum Island / The Jetty, Egypt

16.5kts

NNW · Windsaison

Nearly 300 windy days a year. Flat lagoon, zero shore break. Sand launches, reef to navigate. Built for progression.

BeginnerIntermediateFreerideFoil
16.5kts
Durchschnittswind
298
Windtage / Jahr
15:00–18:00
Beste Windzeit
NNW
Hauptwindrichtung

Lage

Nächste Flughäfen
Airport - Hurghada
Koordinaten
27.6516, 33.7088
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Monatliches Windprofil (Peak-Fenster)

18
Jan
19
Feb
19
Mär
18
Apr
19
Mai
19
Jun
16
Jul
19
Aug
19
Sep
18
Okt
18
Nov
17
Dez

Jan

76%

fahrbar

18.2 kts

Feb

82%

fahrbar

19.2 kts

Mär

66%

fahrbar

18.6 kts

Apr

77%

fahrbar

18.4 kts

Mai

77%

fahrbar

19.2 kts

Jun

95%

fahrbar

18.7 kts

Jul

79%

fahrbar

16.3 kts

Aug

92%

fahrbar

18.7 kts

Sep

93%

fahrbar

19.1 kts

Okt

89%

fahrbar

17.5 kts

Nov

77%

fahrbar

17.7 kts

Dez

74%

fahrbar

16.7 kts

Beste Windrichtungen

  • NNW
  • NW
  • N
  • WNW
  • ESE

Wasserbedingungen

  • Ocean
  • Flat Water

Beste Monate

Jan
Feb
Mär
Apr
Mai
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Okt
Nov
Dez

Gefahren

  • Shallow reef areas and coral heads scattered throughout the lagoon require careful route planning
  • Occasional boat traffic from local ferries and tourist vessels near the jetty
  • Strong currents near the jetty structure during tidal changes
  • Sharp coral and rocks when wading or launching in shallow areas

Was das für dich heißt

  • Riffschuhe bei Ebbe empfohlen
  • Material tragen — nicht über Steine ziehen
  • Starke Strömung — upwind zurücklaufen, nicht abtreiben lassen
  • Auf ankernde Boote und markierte Fahrrinnen achten
  • Im Stehbereich auf Finnen und Leinen achten

Ausstattung

  • Nearby kitesurfing schools and rental shops in El Gouna and Hurghada
  • Beach clubs and restaurants within close proximity to the spot
  • Fresh water showers and facilities at local beach resorts
  • Easy accessibility via paved roads from Hurghada city center

Lokale Tipps

The spot enjoys exceptional wind reliability with 297+ windy days annually, making it ideal for skill progression. Book accommodation in nearby El Gouna for convenient access to this protected lagoon spot.

Einstieg & Strand

The flat water lagoon offers ideal beginner launch conditions with minimal shore break. NW and N winds are most consistent; launch from the sandy areas away from the jetty structure to avoid obstacles.

Lokale Regeln

Respect designated boat channels near the jetty and stay clear of local fishing activity. Maintain awareness of other riders in the flat water and follow local guide recommendations for safe zones.

Was anziehen

A 3mm or 2mm spring suit is suitable year-round given Egypt's warm climate; consider a rash guard for sun protection during summer months.

Was einpacken

Kite-Größen

  • 14–17 mLeichtwind, unter 14 kn
  • 11–14 mtypische Sessions, 14–22 kn
  • 8–10 mstarke Tage, 20–28 kn

Boards

  • Twintip — universell, gehört ins Gepäck

Was anziehen (nach Klima)

Im Wasser
2-mm-Shorty oder Rashguard.
An Land
Leichte Schichten plus Windjacke für den Abend.

Abgeleitet aus dem Breitengrad des Spots (subtropische Zone) und der aktuellen Saison.

Vorfahrt & Verhalten

  1. 1Wer ins Wasser startet, hat Vorrang vor Ridern, die reinkommen.
  2. 2Der Luv-Rider weicht aus — Kite hoch halten, wenn du über einem tiefen Rider passierst.
  3. 3Steuerbordbug (rechte Hand vorn) hat Vorfahrt beim Kreuzen.
  4. 4Wer überholt, hält sich aus der Linie des langsameren Riders.
  5. 5Wellenreiten: Der Rider in der Welle hat sie — kein Drop-in.

Spot-Guide

Wind & Conditions

Northwesterly and north winds run consistent at 16.5 knots average. Most days sit in the usable zone—not marginal, not overpowering. This isn't a seasonal gamble; you get ~297 windy days annually. June through November peaks, with June and August firing hardest.

The Water

Flat lagoon. That's the draw. No chop masking bad technique, no shore break trashing launches. Trade-off: shallow reef and coral heads scattered throughout demand constant route-reading. Plan your lines; this isn't open-water freedom. Tidal shifts near the jetty push noticeable current—time sessions around tide. Coral is sharp. Wear boots, stay in deeper channels, leave the reef intact.

Who It's For

Beginners and early intermediates serious about progression. You need solid beach launches and enough sense to avoid jetty structure and reef hazards. Still fighting your kite on the beach? Hit El Gouna schools first. More advanced riders use it as a tuning spot when everywhere else is blown out.

Logistics

El Gouna and Hurghada sit 15 minutes away by paved road. Both have rental shops, schools, and food. It's functional infrastructure—showers, restaurants, no chaos. Ferry traffic passes through; stay aware and clear of the channel.