🇪🇬 Marsa Shagra
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Best directionNNW
Wind speed15–25kt
SeasonMar – Nov
Skill levelIntermediate
WaterFlat + reef
A low-key eco-camp stretch of Egypt's southern Red Sea coast, better known for diving than kiting, but with the same dependable northerly wind as the rest of the coast.
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Getting thereAbout 40km north of Marsa Alam in Egypt's southern Red Sea. This is primarily a diving eco-resort (part of the Red Sea Diving Safari group, the same operator behind nearby Wadi Lahami) with kitesurfing available as a secondary activity rather than the main draw — worth knowing before planning a dedicated kite trip here specifically.
HazardsA sheltered bay with a well-known house reef stretching over 2km — genuinely calm, protected water good for beginners, but this isn't a purpose-built kite center like its southern neighbor Wadi Lahami, so equipment and instruction options are more limited. The sustainable tourism model here also means guest numbers are deliberately capped.
Best time of dayYear-round Red Sea wind, following the same general seasonal pattern as the wider Marsa Alam region. If kitesurfing is your priority rather than diving, Wadi Lahami or Hamata nearby have more dedicated kite infrastructure.