Dahab Lagoon
A small town on the Gulf of Aqaba with a marked kite lagoon. The mountains funnel the wind down the gulf, so it blows stronger than at most other Egyptian destinations.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
15–25 knWater
FlatLevel
Beginner–intermediateDirections
28.4830, 34.4980Wind directions at Dahab Lagoon
| Wind from | Angle to the beach | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| N | Side-offshore | Works |
| NE | Side-shore | Best |
| E | Side-onshore | Doesn't work |
| SE | Onshore | Doesn't work |
| S | Side-onshore | Doesn't work |
| SW | Side-shore | Doesn't work |
| W | Side-offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
| NW | Offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
Wind
The lagoon gets a north-easterly to northerly wind that is cross-offshore. It is windy on most days from March to November, and in winter it tends to blow for about three days, then drop for three. On a typical day the wind builds at daybreak, peaks around 11:00, holds until about 14:00 and is often gone by 16:00.
Water & level
Shallow and flat inside the lagoon, which is the reason beginners are taught here. Outside the reef edge there is a wave spot, Assalah, on an onshore wind that is for advanced riders only. Water temperature is 23–28°C in summer and 19–23°C in winter.
Launch & rules
Kiting in the main bay is prohibited. Launch from the marked kite lagoon in front of the resort and use the school's launch zone. There is also a rule that keeps kites out of the windsurf area between 9:00 and 15:00, so check the current zones on the spot.
Watch out
Cross-offshore wind means you want a rescue boat on the water and a school that actually runs one. At Assalah the reef has stones and coral, so wear boots and ride at medium to high tide.
Live wind
Live readings come straight from the station owners via the embedded widgets. Stations go offline sometimes; if a reading looks frozen, check the time stamp.
Forecast: 5 models side by side
Wind and gusts every 3 hours from five weather models, refreshed every hour. When the models agree, trust it; when they disagree, check the live stations before you drive.
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Wind map
Wind stations near Dahab Lagoon
Live wind readings for Dahab Lagoon come from Dahab, Assalah (Windguru).
Forecasts for Dahab Lagoon on this page: ECMWF IFS, ICON (DWD), UKMO (Met Office), GFS (NOAA), GEM (Canada) (via Open-Meteo), plus the Windy map.
FAQ
When is the best time to kite at Dahab Lagoon?
Prime months are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Rideable but less reliable: January, February, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Dahab Lagoon?
N, NE work, and NE is best. NW blows offshore, so don't ride then.
Is the water flat or choppy at Dahab Lagoon?
Shallow, flat.
Is Dahab Lagoon good for beginners?
Level: Beginner–intermediate. Shallow, flat.
Conditions, rules and access change. Always check on the beach, ask local schools and ride within your level.
