El Tur (Moses Bay)

El Tur (also known as Moses Bay) is a wind-sport focused spot on Egypt’s South Sinai coast where riders often come for reliable north-to-northwest wind and clean Red Sea water visibility. The setup is commonly described as shallow and lagoon-like in the protected areas, with flat to lightly choppy conditions and small-wave potential when the wind aligns. Wind performance is described as both thermally reinforced and generally dependable during the peak season. Best months are typically May through September, with winds most often coming from N, NW, and NNW. The thermal component is commonly reported to start around late morning (roughly 11:00–11:30) and to fade by late afternoon (around 4:00–5:00 pm), making mid-day through afternoon the most consistent window. For kitesurfing, the shallow lagoon is frequently highlighted as good for learning and freestyle practice, while the open-water areas can produce more texture/chop that suits freeride and foil progression. Windsurfing also benefits from the area’s lagoon/flat-water character, and wingfoiling is described as learning-friendly inside the shallower lagoon with safer depth available outside the inner shallow areas. Safety is a key theme for El Tur: hazards include ships and nearby shipping lanes, and riders are specifically advised to avoid drifting toward deep-sea shipping lanes—particularly when wind direction exposes you to offshore drift. If you ride near the shoreline, be prepared for occasional stones/reef patches/coral fragments and consider protective footwear.