Makadi Palace

Makadi Palace is a resort beach area in Makadi Bay with crystal-clear water and generally shallow, mostly flat conditions (small waves and some chop near shore). Water quality/visibility is consistently described as excellent, with weak currents generally felt mainly near the reef edge. Launch is practical but constrained by a limited sandy space between hotel frontage and the shoreline, alongside the presence of coral and stones close to the waterline. Wind at the spot is dominated by a thermal pattern coming from the north to north-east sector (N, NNE, NE). The most consistent season is May through October, with typical winds described in the low-to-high teens up to around the high-20-knot range. The daily pattern is described as late-morning onset with afternoon peak, with one provider specifying an active window roughly from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Kitesurfing is the main target sport here, with riders commonly staying upwind of coral heads because the house reef limits where you can safely and comfortably ride close to shore. This makes the beach more convenient for resort-based access than a large dedicated kite venue. Conditions can suit beginners learning on flatter, shallow water, but reef hazards are serious—expect to protect your feet and plan your route carefully. Safety on this specific beach centers on the near-shore reef system and swimming-area awareness. Sources emphasize reefs/corals/stones and additional hazards like sea urchins and stonefish, plus hotel piers and swimmers. Kiting may be discouraged in front of hotel swimming areas and is restricted in designated swimming zones, so respecting buoy lines and using proper reef footwear (thick-soled booties) is strongly recommended. On-site hotel medical support is referenced, while rescue availability is described differently by providers for this exact spot—check locally for the current on-the-water support plan.