Red Sea Governorate, Egypt
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]
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.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Makadi Bay.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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