Kitesurfing Sharm El Sheikh — Shark Bay

Wind & Conditions

Reef-protected bay northeast of Naama Bay; shallow calm water ideal for learners and relaxed riding; N to NE wind; reef provides extra wave protection; used by kite schools alongside the dive resorts; all levels. [ktw-sharm, kitejungle-eg]

About Sharm El Sheikh — Shark Bay

Shark Bay sits northeast of Naama Bay along the South Sinai coast, sheltered from the open Red Sea by a reef that flattens incoming swell before it reaches shore. The result is a stretch of shallow, calm water that reads almost like a lagoon from the beach — warm, blue, and notably flat on most days when the N to NE wind is running. Getting here from central Sharm El Sheikh means a short drive up the coast road from Naama Bay. The area is built up with dive resorts and tourist accommodation, and the beach sits within that resort zone. Access is typically through the resort area, which brings services and amenities close to the water. The launch area is on the beach itself, in front of the reef-sheltered shallows. The shallow water means you can wade out a fair distance before it deepens, which makes self-launching more manageable and gives beginners room to work through early stages without deep-water anxiety. The wind runs predominantly N to NE here, with the usable kite window spanning 310° through to 130° — a broad arc covering northerly, northeasterly, and easterly directions. The reef does the heavy lifting on wave protection. By the time swell reaches the bay it has lost most of its energy, leaving the surface clean and flat — conditions suited to beginner progression and relaxed intermediate riding. Kite schools operate here alongside the dive resorts, so instruction and supervised sessions are available on the water. If you're here to progress — work on transitions, improve your upwind, or nail a consistent water start — the flat water gives you a clean canvas. If you're looking for waves or chop to jump, this bay will disappoint; the reef protection that makes it so welcoming for learners specifically removes that element. On the beach, أنينز restaurant is the facility on site, covering food and drinks between sessions. The resort infrastructure around the bay brings additional services nearby. The beach can get busy with snorkelers and swimmers sharing the reef zone, so launching and landing with full awareness of others in the water is not optional — it's a regular part of the session here. Shark Bay is an honest, welcoming spot. Not the most exhilarating on this coastline, but consistent, accessible, and genuinely good for anyone learning or looking for a low-pressure session in warm Red Sea water.

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

Sharm El Sheikh — Shark Bay, South Sinai Governorate, Egypt, Egypt

Lat: 27.95, Lon: 34.36