Hurghada is one of the best places on earth to learn and progress in kitesurfing: shallow, flat lagoons, steady Red Sea wind for most of the year, and warm water you can ride in boardshorts. This is your local guide to the spots, the wind, the gear and the lessons — and where to book with the team we trust.
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Where to kite in Hurghada
The coast around Hurghada has flat, beginner-friendly lagoons plus open-water spots for freeriders.
- Mercure / Hurghada Kite Center lagoon — large freeride spot with space for gybes and jumps. See the kite center →
- Sahl Hasheesh — flat water, great for beginners and freestyle.
- Safaga — strong, reliable wind for advanced riders.
See Sultan’s home spot on the lagoon location page.
When to come — wind & season
April–September brings the strongest, most consistent wind; October–March is lighter and ideal for lessons and lightwind. Plan your trip around the wind and book coaching early.
Lessons in Hurghada — who we recommend
For safe, IKO-certified coaching on a genuinely beginner-friendly lagoon, we send every rider to one place: the best KiteSurfing School in the whole of Egypt — Sultan Kite School. Most beginners are riding within three days.
Rent or store your gear
Travelling light? Rent quality kit from Sultan or store your own gear at the center. Planning a trip? Ask about a Red Sea kite safari.
FAQ
Yes — flat lagoons and steady wind make it one of the easiest places to learn.
No — lessons and rentals include equipment.
For safe IKO-certified coaching on a beginner-friendly lagoon, we recommend Sultan Kite School.
For lessons & bookings we recommend the best kitesurfing school in the whole of Egypt – Sultan Kite School.
Book with Sultan Call +20 115 144 4405