Continent |
Africa |
Country |
Egypt |
Next Big City |
Eilat, Ovda |
Next Town |
Neueiba |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking |
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Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Corals |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Water is shallow for first 200m then the edge of the reef plunges to 30m. Coral is present. Water depth for the first 200m is 1-1.5m so is enough to miss the coral on landings. There are no waves. The water is clear aquamarine and so blue and flat.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Shells |
Beach Users: |
None |
Beach is sandy and wide for safe launch. White sand. some shells, some coral. There is enough space to safely land and launch.
Weather
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Spring:
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Shorty |
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Summer:
|
Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorty |
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Winter:
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Shorty, Normal |
Air temp in summer is 50°C in shade. Water temp is 26°C and due to the difference feels cold. Shorty good to have.
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW |
Main Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW |
Many windy days. Wind is sideonshore with 15-20 knots during summer, starting mostly at 9.30am. Season lasts April to October.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
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Access
|
Short walk |
Fly to Ovda Airport Eilat, Israel. From the airport take a taxi/bus to supermarket (stock up on cigs, alcohol and toilet paper). Take bus or taxi to the Egypt border - 10 km max. Cross the border obtaining visa - cost 10 USD. Barter with Bedouin taxi driver for 10 dollar fare to Towte - 60 km south of the border. Out in the wilderness access only by 4x4 taxi from the Sinai Border in Israel or from Sharm el Sheik in South Sinai.
Extra information
Rules |
None |
Watch out for coral and urchins! Only suitable for competent surfers not in need of assistance in the water.
Nightlife
No nightlife.