Shaiba, Saudi Arabia
Shaiba, Saudi Arabia is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Shaiba, Saudi Arabia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Shaiba, Saudi Arabia is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, WNW, NW and NNW .
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Shaiba, Saudi Arabia !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
How to get there
Go south on M55 also called highway 5, approx. 80 km after the police checkpoint where you leave Jeddah you see the exit Shaiba. Follow the rode approx another 15km. The lagoon to your right than one to the left. That's it. You will see 1 ship wreck. Best spot at the lagoon is probably the west side of it in the very north.
Nearest Airports
Distance
140km from spot
1135km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Go south on M55 also called highway 5, approx. 80 km after the police checkpoint where you leave Jeddah you see the exit Shaiba. Follow the rode approx another 15km. The lagoon to your right than one to the left. That's it. You will see 1 ship wreck. Best spot at the lagoon is probably the west side of it in the very north.
Nearest Airports
Distance
140km from spot
1135km from spot
Best Schools in Saudi Arabia
#1: Kite Jump School
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Riding Conditions in Shaiba, Saudi Arabia
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Don't kiteboard "nearly naked". I did wear kite trousers. You can use a short wetsuit, but it's also possible without wet suit. Only with lycra. Depends on your personal preferences.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Shaiba, Saudi Arabia.
Wind increases thermally in the early afternoon. Best month are December to February. You can expect 14-28 knots. All wind information on the web shows 3-5 knots less than you will have actually! Wind is pretty steady.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Shaiba, Saudi Arabia are January, February and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Don't kiteboard "nearly naked". I did wear kite trousers. You can use a short wetsuit, but it's also possible without wet suit. Only with lycra. Depends on your personal preferences.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, WNW, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal and Frontal wind at Shaiba, Saudi Arabia.
Wind increases thermally in the early afternoon. Best month are December to February. You can expect 14-28 knots. All wind information on the web shows 3-5 knots less than you will have actually! Wind is pretty steady.
Wind usually blows from NW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Shaiba, Saudi Arabia are January, February and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Shaiba, Saudi Arabia is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
You have enough space on the beach. Please don't park your car or set up your kite near other Arabic people. Everybody here needs his private room on the beach. Please respect this. If you are lucky you will find a few Arabic people who speak a little bit English. They could help you launch or catch the kite. Better and safer is a buddy who helps you. Expect a big crowd watching you enthusiastic. A lot bypassers will stop and cheer you. The beach could be cleaner. There is some garbage at the beach.
Very flat big lagoon. Sometimes too shallow. On high tide only 1 m deep. Good for beginners! You need shoes due to shells.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide .
Shaiba, Saudi Arabia is a Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
You have enough space on the beach. Please don't park your car or set up your kite near other Arabic people. Everybody here needs his private room on the beach. Please respect this. If you are lucky you will find a few Arabic people who speak a little bit English. They could help you launch or catch the kite. Better and safer is a buddy who helps you. Expect a big crowd watching you enthusiastic. A lot bypassers will stop and cheer you. The beach could be cleaner. There is some garbage at the beach.
Very flat big lagoon. Sometimes too shallow. On high tide only 1 m deep. Good for beginners! You need shoes due to shells.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs, Corals, Stones and Shells
.
Beach risk reported:
Cars
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Reefs, Corals, Stones and Shells
.
Beach risk reported:
Cars
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Best Schools in Saudi Arabia
#1: Kite Jump School