Kitesurfing El Gouna — Makani Beach
Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
Wind & Conditions
Kite centre on the northern El Gouna coastline; N to NW cross-onshore wind 15–25 kt; 2–3 km shallow turquoise lagoon (knee to waist deep); organised beginner, advanced and hydrofoil zones; ~300 windy days/year. [kiteguide-eg, ktw-egypt]
About El Gouna — Makani Beach
El Gouna is an Egyptian city located on the Red Sea in the Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. It is located 20 kilometres north of Hurghada. It is part of the Red Sea Riviera, and a host city of the El Gouna Film Festival. It was created in 1990, and is owned and developed by Samih Sawiris' Orascom Development.
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Best Season
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at El Gouna — Makani Beach.
World Ranking
RegionalNot globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
When is the best time to kitesurf at El Gouna — Makani Beach?
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at El Gouna — Makani Beach — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Is El Gouna — Makani Beach suitable for beginner kiters?
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
What wind direction works at El Gouna — Makani Beach?
Kite centre on the northern El Gouna coastline; N to NW cross-onshore wind 15... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
What kite size do you need at El Gouna — Makani Beach?
Kite size at El Gouna — Makani Beach depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Is it safe to kitesurf at El Gouna — Makani Beach?
Safety at El Gouna — Makani Beach depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if El Gouna — Makani Beach is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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