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Kitesurfing Makadi Bay

Red Sea Governorate, Egypt

Wind & Conditions

Semi-enclosed resort bay 30 km south of Hurghada; N to NW cross-onshore wind 15–20 kt; sheltered lagoon with reef protection; used by kite schools based at the resort strip; all skill levels; best April–October. [kiteguide-eg, kitesafariegypt]

About Makadi Bay

Makadi Bay is a resort town in Egypt. It is located about 30 km (19 mi) south of Hurghada on the Red Sea. The resort is surrounded by the Egyptian Eastern Desert. The bay is known for its sand beaches and crystal-clear water.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Makadi Bay.

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

Makadi Bay, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, Egypt

Lat: 26.99, Lon: 33.91

Facilities & Services

What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:

Restaurant Bar / Café Parking Toilets Showers

Nearby spots to eat, drink & learn

  • Cairo Restaurant
  • Casa Mia Restaurant
  • Del Mare Restaurant
  • Shawarma Restaurant
  • Taj Mahal Restaurant
  • Taj Majhal Restaurant
  • Beach Bar Bar / Café
  • Coco Loco Bar / Café
  • Labranda Club Pool Bar Bar / Café
  • Lobby Bar Bar / Café
  • Mahara Club VIP Lounge Bar / Café
  • Pool Bar Bar / Café

Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors

When is the best time to kitesurf at Makadi Bay?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Makadi Bay — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Makadi Bay 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 Makadi Bay?

Semi-enclosed resort bay 30 km south of Hurghada; N to NW cross-onshore wind ... 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 Makadi Bay?

Kite size at Makadi Bay 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 Makadi Bay?

Safety at Makadi Bay 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 Makadi Bay is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

Free · launching on iOS & Android

You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Makadi Bay is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.

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