Kitesurfing Bir Abu Soma

Wind & Conditions

Quiet beach access point 5 km north of Soma Bay; N to NW side-onshore wind typical for the Safaga corridor; flat to lightly choppy open water; less crowded than Soma Bay kite centres; intermediate. [kitesafariegypt, bstoked-egypt]

About Bir Abu Soma

Bir Abu Soma sits on the western shore of the Red Sea roughly 5 kilometres north of the Soma Bay peninsula, tucked into the Safaga corridor where the coastline catches the prevailing northerly flow. The access point is quiet — a beach launch well away from the busier resort infrastructure of Soma Bay — which makes it worth the short drive if you want more room on the water. Getting here means a straightforward road approach from the Soma Bay resort complex or from Safaga town to the north. There is no kite centre at the spot itself, so arrive self-sufficient: check your gear before you leave base, and keep in mind that the nearest kite schools are 9 to 17 kilometres away. The wind runs north to north-west, side-onshore along this stretch of the Safaga corridor. The usable arc spans 340° through to 160° — a broad northerly quarter that gives the spot a relatively forgiving range of workable directions. Conditions can shift, so read the day carefully before you launch rather than assuming yesterday's set-up still applies. Water at Bir Abu Soma runs flat to lightly choppy in the main riding area. This is not a wave spot — think open-water cruising, freestyle, and technique work rather than swell. The surface lets intermediates dial in their riding without fighting short, confused chop, but there is enough texture to keep things honest. The spot sits firmly in intermediate territory. If you can reliably water-start, ride upwind, and recover from crashes without assistance, you will feel at home here. Complete beginners should head to one of the established schools first. The closest is KBC Ras Soma at the Steigenberger Kitebeach in Soma Bay, roughly 9 kilometres south; Abu Soma Riders Kiteboarding and the ION CLUB facilities are 15 to 17 kilometres away. For food after a session, the Soma Bay resort cluster has Benisuma, Cabana Restaurant & Pool Bar, MAYA BEACH RESTAURANT, and Holà Tacos Somabay — all within about 7 to 10 kilometres. If you need a base, Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay and Robinson are the main accommodation options in the area, both around 9 to 10 kilometres from the spot. Bir Abu Soma's draw is straightforward: the Safaga corridor's reliable northerly wind without the crowd that follows the main kite schools. No rental, no instruction, no safety cover on the water — but for a self-sufficient intermediate who wants a quieter session in good conditions, it is a solid choice.

Best Season

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World Ranking

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Bir Abu Soma, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, Egypt

Lat: 26.912, Lon: 33.972