Water Sports Hub: Kitesurfing, Windsurfing and the Sahl Hasheesh Lagoon
Beyond diving, Hurghada is a major center for wind-powered water sports. The consistent northerly winds and flat lagoon waters near Sahl Hasheesh and El Gouna attract professionals and learners from across the world.
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Sahl Hasheesh Lagoon
The large enclosed lagoon at Sahl Hasheesh provides ideal learning conditions for kitesurfing and windsurfing, with shallow warm water and steady afternoon winds all year round.
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Kitesurfing Schools
Multiple IKO-certified kitesurfing schools operate in the Hurghada area. Introductory courses for beginners and advanced coaching for experienced riders are available from half-day to week-long programs.
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Windsurfing Hurghada
The northern beaches near El Dahar have been popular with windsurfers since the 1980s. Several centers offer board and equipment rental as well as tuition from experienced instructors.
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Stand-Up Paddleboarding
SUP has become enormously popular in Hurghada with its calm lagoon areas. Sunrise and sunset SUP tours follow the coast for spectacular light on the desert mountains reflected in the sea.
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Kite Beach Community
A welcoming international community of kite and windsurfers gathers at the dedicated kite beach. Riders of all levels share tips, watch each other ride and socialize at the beach cafe.
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Advanced Water Sports
Experienced water sports enthusiasts can try wing foiling, prone paddleboarding and downwinders along the open coast. Conditions in October and November are considered ideal for these disciplines.