Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt
Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
There is Food available on the spot.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt !
Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.
How to get there
Fly into Hurghada. Then with a bus, taxi or car about 1 hour (70km) to Soma Bay. A few hotels around, but not exactly at the beach. Free shuttle service from the Soma Bay hotels.
Nearest Airports
Distance
50km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
Fly into Hurghada. Then with a bus, taxi or car about 1 hour (70km) to Soma Bay. A few hotels around, but not exactly at the beach. Free shuttle service from the Soma Bay hotels.
Nearest Airports
Distance
50km from spot
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Riding Conditions in Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
It almost never rains. Almost always sunshine and warm. Summer can be up to 40°C and the water 29°C. The sun is very hard, so clothes as sun protection is highly recommended. In autumn and spring nice temps with around 30°C and water still about 27°C. Winter gets a bit colder, temps from 20-25°C and the water about 22°C. A shorty is recommended, sometimes even long legs.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal wind at Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt.
Great winds from spring to autumn. Summer has the most windy days. From October to April can be good can be bad. But normally you will have windy days at each trip. Winds can be anything, normally gets stronger before noon and drops in the afternoon. The wind is always stronger than the forecast, but if at least a norther wind with at least 2-3 Bft is forecasted, then you get enough to have fun. Northerlies are sideoffshore and the usual direction. So make sure to have a rescue available.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt are May, June, July, August and September .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
It almost never rains. Almost always sunshine and warm. Summer can be up to 40°C and the water 29°C. The sun is very hard, so clothes as sun protection is highly recommended. In autumn and spring nice temps with around 30°C and water still about 27°C. Winter gets a bit colder, temps from 20-25°C and the water about 22°C. A shorty is recommended, sometimes even long legs.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW .
There is Thermal wind at Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt.
Great winds from spring to autumn. Summer has the most windy days. From October to April can be good can be bad. But normally you will have windy days at each trip. Winds can be anything, normally gets stronger before noon and drops in the afternoon. The wind is always stronger than the forecast, but if at least a norther wind with at least 2-3 Bft is forecasted, then you get enough to have fun. Northerlies are sideoffshore and the usual direction. So make sure to have a rescue available.
Wind usually blows from N, NNE, NW and NNW on the spot.
The best moments to come to Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt are May, June, July, August and September .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Empty sand beach with hard and softer sand. Lots of space. Very safe launch due to offshore winds.
Beautiful, clear water. Some coral reefs around. Shoes recommended. The water is flat to choppy. Close to shore with offshore or sideoffshore winds very flat. Excellent speed areas and perfect for jumping, right on northern end of the Soma Bay. Shallow area to the left and right.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt is a Shallow and Flat spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.
Empty sand beach with hard and softer sand. Lots of space. Very safe launch due to offshore winds.
Beautiful, clear water. Some coral reefs around. Shoes recommended. The water is flat to choppy. Close to shore with offshore or sideoffshore winds very flat. Excellent speed areas and perfect for jumping, right on northern end of the Soma Bay. Shallow area to the left and right.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
Please respect local rules when you are on the spot. Talk to a local before you go on water.
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Additional information
A parking is available at Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt.
The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.
There is Food available on the spot
Almost always offshore winds, make sure to have any kind of rescue or never go out alone. Knowing how to get back to shore is needed.
Webcams around Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt
Webcams around Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Safaga
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Wind stats in Safaga...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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Jan | 42 |
Feb | 40 |
Mar | 46 |
Apr | 52 |
May | 38 |
Jun | 56 |
Jul | 47 |
Aug | 60 |
Sep | 76 |
Oct | 64 |
Nov | 62 |
Dec | 55 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 9 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Safaga.
Best months: April May June July August September October
Best months: April May June July August September October
Accomodation around the spot
Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt

