Continent
Africa
Country
Egypt
Next Big City
Marsa Alam
Next Town
Marsa Alam
 
Type:
Ocean, Lagoon
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking

Water

Type:
Shallow, Flat
Hazards:
Reefs
Quality:
Crystal clear
Best Tide:
High tide

Beautiful clear lagoon with shallow and flat water. Perfect for learning.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Big
Hazards:
Road
Beach Users:
None

Sandy. Lots of space around the lagoon. To the west the roads goes along the shore.

Weather

Spring:
Shorts
Summer:
Shorts
Fall:
Shorts
Winter:
Shorty, Normal

In winter you need a wetsuit. Water about 21°C but with strong wind, very cold air. In winter warm clothes needed, in summer just a lycra as sun protection.

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

The wind is mainly blowing from the North. In summer even more wind than in winter, but minimum 60% each month. 12 month in the year good season with minimum 60% wind starting from 4 Bft.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
No walk

The airport Marsa Alam is 30 minutes away from El Naaba. Before arrival better to organize a transfer, since there are not too many taxis available. Stay at the Hotel Equinox, and shuttle to the lagoon daily, which is only 1km south of the hotel.

Extra information

Rules
None

Nightlife

No nightlife.