Safaga

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Safaga is set on the northern edge of a perfectly crescent shaped sandy bay, sweeping across five miles with crystal clear waters with excellent weather year round. Safaga in the Red Sea is an ideal choice for a kitesurfing or wing foiling holiday with flat water, windy conditions, turquoise lagoons and budget and luxury hotels next to the centre. 
 

Sailing Spot and Condition
Safaga is perfectly suitable for all skill levels. Based on the windward side of the bay, offering an easy blast to Toubia Island first thing in the morning, when the wind is blowing cross offshore. Tuition takes place in a shallow water area with ideal conditions for practising water starts. The sheltered beginner's lagoon offers very flat water and gentle wind. The launch is directly in front of the centre with access to ideal slalom, freeride and freestyle conditions. The side-offshore wind in the mornings favour an excursion to Toubia Island, a sandy island surround by turquoise water only 3.5km away. Afternoons offer a steady sideshore wind and the stronger it blows the longer it stays. The kitesurfing spot is about 300 meters downwind with it's own dedicated, centre.  Windsurfing and kitesurfing areas are separate with windsurfing only bookable in resort.
 

Culture and Activities
Located about 30 miles south of Hurghada, it offers not only numerous diving bases but is arguably one of the best windsurfing and kitesurfing spots. Spacious sandy beaches extend around the deep sea port of Safaga, with choice of 3*, 4* or 5* beach resort hotels in the best location. A perfectly crescent shaped sandy bay, sweeping some five miles across crystal clear waters. From here you can travel west through the low range of mountains and across the Sahara to the ancient town of Luxor and the Valley of the Kings to experience some of Egypt's ancient history. The contrast between the azure and turquoise colours of the ocean and desert landscape make this area an impressive holiday setting.
 

 

At a glance

  • Good year round conditions for all sports.
  • Best wind June - Sept.
  • Windsurfing, kitesurfing & diving.
  • Great beginners
  • learning area.
  • Excursions to Toubia
  • Island for experienced riders.
  • Most popular board size 100 - 130 L.
  • Most popular sail size 5.8 - 6.9 M red sea.

Sailing Conditions:

Weather Information:

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Suitability:

Beginner Suitability Beginner - 5
Freeride Suitability Intermediates - 5
Freestyle Suitability Freestyle - 5
Wave Suitability Wave - 2
Best Time: Spring and Autumn.
Launch: Sandy beach running into shallow training area with some coral heads.
Wind Direction: Cross shore from left in morning. Swing cross shore in the afternoon.
Wind Type: Thermal, strongest early in day.
Shorebreak: Slight.
Water Conditions: Flat water with windchop. Flat water training area & beginner's lagoon.
Suitability: All levels.

Safaga, Egypt - Red Sea

Hotels

Shams Surf and Dive Lodge

3 Star

Safaga, Egypt - Red Sea

The newly featured Shams Surf and Dive Lodge is set right next to the windsurf centre, on the beach of the Shams Safaga All inclusive hotel. Ideal for those wanting a beach side location for windsurfing, kitesurfing, scuba diving and SUP holidays to the

Shams Safaga Resort

3 Star

Safaga, Egypt - Red Sea

The Hotel Shams is one of our best value 3* All Inclusive hotels in the Red Sea. Just 40 minutes from the airport and located directly on Safaga beach with the windsurf and kitesurf centres on your doorstep. Pool, interconnecting, family and garden rooms.

Price from £600 Including flights

Imperial Hotel

4 Star

Safaga, Egypt - Red Sea

Local 4* hotel set on the beach with 322 rooms, 3 restaurants, 2 swimming pools, beach bar, spa & fitness room. Set in between the windsurf and kitesurf centre with swimming zone located in between.

Price from £700 Including flights

Safaga, Egypt - Red Sea

Centres

The kitesurf centre sits on the beach in front of the Hotel Imperial Shams. A new, spacious centre provide a full facility for renting, instruction and relaxing inbetween. The latest North Kites and Boards are available as well as rescue and storage for advanced kiters. Kitesurf excursions are available from the centre.
Safaga Kitesurf Centre

Safaga, Egypt - Red Sea

Explore the Spots

Outstanding boat dive sites within 15 to 90 minutes from Safaga. Mix of sheltered coral gardens, stunning walls, overhands, grottos and some thrilling drifts. Egyptian passenger ferry Salem Express wreck which sank in 1991.
Safaga - Diving Guide

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