Riding Conditions in Soma Bay / Palm Royale, 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 / Palm Royale, 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. Since it is a bay, you have at the east and west coast sideshore winds. 25-30 knots every day in summer from 10 to 4 pm then 15 knots till 6 pm.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Soma Bay / Palm Royale, 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 / Palm Royale, 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. Since it is a bay, you have at the east and west coast sideshore winds. 25-30 knots every day in summer from 10 to 4 pm then 15 knots till 6 pm.
Wind
usually
blows
from N, NNE, NE, NW and NNW
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Soma Bay / Palm Royale, Egypt are
May, June, July, August and September
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Soma Bay / Palm Royale, Egypt is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
In the upwind bay and launch from the big, sandy beach with lots of space or in the shallow water. Some shells at the water line, which are sharp. Beach boys will help you to launch you from the water.
Beautiful clear water. Flat to choppy. A huge shallow area upwind to the north. From April to October even on high tide very shallow if not dry. Otherwise up to waist deep. Perfect for learners. Across the channel coral island with shallow water. Only surf there with shoes.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Recommended
tide for kitesurfing is
High Tide
.
Soma Bay / Palm Royale, Egypt is a
Shallow, Flat and Chop spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Medium size.
In the upwind bay and launch from the big, sandy beach with lots of space or in the shallow water. Some shells at the water line, which are sharp. Beach boys will help you to launch you from the water.
Beautiful clear water. Flat to choppy. A huge shallow area upwind to the north. From April to October even on high tide very shallow if not dry. Otherwise up to waist deep. Perfect for learners. Across the channel coral island with shallow water. Only surf there with shoes.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Corals and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Shells
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Corals and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
Shells
.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Soma Bay / Palm Royale, Egypt.
The spot has
Showers
and
Toilets
facilities.
There is
Food
available on the spot
Formerly known as Interconti Hotel. The windsurfers ride downwind, and kitesurfers upwind. The line between the flag and red buoy mark the line. Be careful with jumping in the shallow area, the water can be pretty low and you can get injured quickly.
Webcams around Soma Bay / Palm Royale, Egypt
Webcams around Soma Bay / Palm Royale, Egypt
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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
