Abu Soma (Safaga)

Abu Soma (Safaga) is a flatwater, crystal-clear sand-and-lagoon launch area on the Red Sea suited to progression, freeride, and foiling. Conditions include a wide sandy beach for rigging and an easy on-beach launch, with very shallow water near shore for training that transitions to deeper water further out. Wind is primarily driven by north to north-west flows with strong thermal reinforcement from desert heat (and some local strengthening). In the main season, winds are described as very reliable and typically build through the day, with a thermal window that often runs from mid-morning into the afternoon/early evening (roughly 09:00–16:00). Wind ranges are commonly reported in the mid-teens up to around 25–30 knots depending on the period. For kitesurfing, the spot is described as beginner-friendly in the shallow lagoon while also enabling freeride and freestyle as conditions strengthen; foiling is supported by the broad, shallow flatwater. For windsurfing and wingfoiling, sources also emphasize flat water and steady conditions, with depth becoming suitable after moving slightly farther out from the immediate shore. Safety is a primary focus: offshore/side-offshore wind means a rescue/safety boat service is essential, and kite zoning is strictly separated from swimming and other activities around the hotel areas. Additional hazards include shallow water at low tide, coral patches/edges further out, and sea urchins—so booties and staying in safer training lanes are advised. Hospital and rescue support are referenced for Safaga and Hurghada via local kite center operations.