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
Nightlife