El Gouna
A resort town built around lagoons, with several kite centres and a northerly that blows most of the year. The water is shallow and flat in the lagoons, so it is one of the easiest places to learn.
Working wind (blowing from)
Season
Typical wind
15–25 knWater
FlatLevel
Beginner–intermediateDirections
27.3950, 33.6800Wind directions at El Gouna
| Wind from | Angle to the beach | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| N | Side-onshore | Best |
| NE | Onshore | Doesn't work |
| E | Side-onshore | Doesn't work |
| SE | Side-shore | Doesn't work |
| S | Side-offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
| SW | Offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
| W | Side-offshore | Doesn't work, offshore |
| NW | Side-shore | Works |
Wind
The wind comes from the north (and north-west) most of the year, sideways onto the lagoons. The windiest period runs roughly from spring to autumn. In summer you get fewer days above 30 kn, and in winter there are fewer windy days, but they are stronger.
Water & level
Shallow and flat in the lagoons, with a small chop on the open edge. Mangroovy Beach has a reef about 200 m out and is more comfortable at high tide. Riah, further along, has a long stretch of shallow water without a reef. Water stays warm, around 22–28°C.
Launch & rules
You launch through the kite centres: Mangroovy Beach, KBC, KitePower and Riah are the best-known ones. Schools expect you to sign up with them to use the area. Tawila Island is a separate, offshore-wind spot reached by boat.
Watch out
Low tide narrows the training bay at some spots, and the Mövenpick zone gets cramped at high tide. Stay out of marked teaching areas, watch for reef edges beyond the lagoon and for strong, gusty days in winter.
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 El Gouna
Live wind readings for El Gouna come from KBC El Gouna, KitePower El Gouna, Riah Kite Academy (Windguru).
Forecasts for El Gouna 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 El Gouna?
Prime months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October. Rideable but less reliable: January, February, March, November, December.
Which wind directions work at El Gouna?
N, NW work, and N is best. SW blows offshore, so don't ride then.
Is the water flat or choppy at El Gouna?
Shallow, flat.
Is El Gouna 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.
