Learn to kitesurf in Soma Bay at a luxury resort on the Red Sea Coast. With great conditions an Egypt beginner kitesurfing holiday doesn't get much better!
Unique to Soma Bay are its white sandy beaches and panoramic views of desert mountains. Soma Bay offers year-round sunshine and mild temperatures perfect for an Egypt beginner kitesurfing holiday.
Soma Bay is one of the very best kitesurf locations in Egypt due to is wind reliability and huge kitesurf lagoon. This is one of the best destinations on the Planet to learn to kitesurf.
There are a number of different kitesurf spots depending on which side of the lagoon your accommodation is located, although all areas are accessible by a short boat ride or even within kiting distance. The southern side of the lagoon offers arguably the best conditions to learn to kitesurf in Soma Bay due to side to side-onshore wind and easy access to a good-sized waist-high area perfect for beginners.
On an Egypt beginner kitesurfing holiday the aim is to get you riding. While also teaching you how to read the conditions and utilise your equipment safely and correctly all while enjoying the stunning Red Sea.
Expect to spend a few hours every day kitesurfing while you learn to kitesurf in Soma Bay. You will progress from handling the kite on land, to launching and landing on water to eventually trying to ride the board.
Your downtime can be spent relaxing on the beach or exploring the many sites to see in and around Egypt. Planet can also arrange customised tours of Egypt if you wish to explore some of the other fantastic sites of this magnificent country.
There is wind throughout the year in Soma Bay however for the best experience and conditions plan your holiday in the summer. In the summer months, from May to October, the average wind is around 22 knots with the afternoons sometimes getting up to 25/30.