Madinah Province, Saudi Arabia
Kite area at the Yanbu waterfront on the Saudi Red Sea coast; reliable N to NW wind year-round; flat to light chop; multiple access points along the corniche; improving infrastructure under Vision 2030; all levels. [kitesurfdubai-sa]
Yanbu Commercial Port is among the ancient ports on the Red Sea. Its strategic importance comes from the fact that the port is a main gateway to the Muslim holy city of Medinah, as well as being a minor alternative to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz.. It is a natural port surrounded by land and coral reef.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Yanbu Waterfront.
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 Yanbu Waterfront — 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.
Kite area at the Yanbu waterfront on the Saudi Red Sea coast; reliable N to N... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Yanbu Waterfront delivers consistent wind, so most riders use a 9–12m kite under typical conditions. Exact size depends on your weight and the day's strength. Breeza calculates the right kite for your specific setup and gives you a rideability verdict before you head out.
Safety at Yanbu Waterfront 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 Yanbu Waterfront 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 Yanbu Waterfront is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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