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El Gouna / Club Med, Egypt

Hurghada and El Gouna, Egypt

Intermediate Ocean Choppy Ocean

About El Gouna / Club Med, Egypt

El Gouna delivers consistent northerlies and warm water, but Red Sea chop and currents require attention. Winter winds are steadier; summer brings thermal gusts that'll test your control.

Avg wind

13.6 kts

Peak season

13.6 kts

Windy days/yr

226.5

Peak hours

15:00–18:00

Monthly wind profile

Jan
Feb
Mar
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Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

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

Best months

AugJunSepJulOctMayAprFebMarJanNov

Wind directions

NNNWNNENWWNW

Amenities

Club Med facility offers direct beach access, equipment rental, and instruction servicesNearby El Gouna resort town provides restaurants, accommodation, and water sports supportMultiple kite schools and rental shops available in the Hurghada-El Gouna area

Hazards

Choppy water conditions and strong currents common in Red Sea require solid intermediate skills and awarenessOccasional reef hazards and shallow areas near Club Med; scout launch area carefullyStrong thermals and wind gusts can develop rapidly; monitor conditions throughout sessions

Launch notes

Launch from the sandy beach area in front of Club Med with northerly winds providing consistent offshore flow. Choppy conditions mean expect lumpy seas even with moderate winds; deep water launch is straightforward but requires caution in variable gusts.

Gear & clothing

Gear · Bring 14-17m kites for light wind days (avg 13.6 kts) and 12-14m kites for stronger sessions; a directional or hybrid board handles choppy Red Sea conditions better than a twintip.

Clothing · A 3mm or 2mm spring suit is comfortable year-round due to warm water temps; minimal exposure suit needed in peak summer months (Jun-Aug).

Crowd & etiquette

Respect the Club Med boundaries and coordinate with instructors operating in the area. Give right-of-way to other kiters and maintain safe distances in the crowded resort zone.

Additional notes

Winter months (Nov-Feb) offer the most consistent wind, but summer (Jun-Sep) provides warmer conditions with still-strong thermals. Book ahead at Club Med if using their facilities, as the spot is popular with resort guests.

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