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Albatros Hotel, Egypt

Hurghada and El Gouna, Egypt

Beginner Ocean Flat Water Ocean

About Albatros Hotel, Egypt

Albatros Hotel offers flat-water fundamentals in the Red Sea with 245+ windy days yearly. NW wind is reliable; manage boat traffic and reef carefully.

Avg wind

13.9 kts

Peak season

13.9 kts

Windy days/yr

245.5

Peak hours

08:00–11:00

Monthly wind profile

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Bars = average wind speed in knots. Solid = best months.

Best months

JunAugSepOctMayAprFebJanJulNovMar

Wind directions

NWNNNWNNEWNW

Amenities

Direct beach access at Albatros Hotel with facilities and accommodationNearby kite schools and rental shops in Hurghada catering to beginnersRestaurants and bars along the beach for post-session relaxationFull resort services including showers and equipment storage

Hazards

Shallow flat water with potential coral reefs and rocky areas requiring careful navigationOccasional strong gusts from NW winds that can catch beginners off-guardHeavy boat traffic in the Red Sea near Hurghada; stay aware of shipping lanesSharp shells and marine life in shallow areas; wear protective footwear

Launch notes

Flat water conditions make this ideal for beginners to practice. Launch from the hotel beach during NW or N winds for best stability; check for boat traffic before entering the water.

Gear & clothing

Gear · Use 14-17m kites for the 13.9kt average winds; bring a quiver as seasonal variation is significant. A twintip board works best for flat water learning and progression.

Clothing · A 3-2mm wetsuit is suitable year-round, as Red Sea water temperatures stay warm (22-28°C). In summer months, consider a rash guard or thin suit for sun protection.

Crowd & etiquette

Respect the busy shipping lanes of the Red Sea and maintain awareness of other water sports users. Yield to swimmers and give priority to less experienced riders learning in the shallows.

Additional notes

With 245+ windy days yearly, conditions are reliable for progression. Book early during peak months (Jun-Oct) as the spot attracts many visiting kiters to the Hurghada area.

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