Makani Beach (El Gouna North Coast)

Makani Beach (El Gouna North Coast) is a large, sandy, shallow-lagoon kitesurfing destination with clean water and easy beach access. Ride conditions are typically described as flat to only slightly choppy, with minimal currents inside the lagoon. Depth is especially shallow close to shore—about the first 500 meters—so the spot is often best suited to planning around tide for fin or foil comfort. Wind is dominated by thermal flow from the north to northwest (including N, NNE, NE, NW, and NNW). Reported typical speeds are around 15–20 knots, and the wind pattern is generally steady. Thermal performance commonly builds from late morning and peaks in the mid-afternoon (around 2:00 PM), then fades toward evening, supporting long sessions during the warm-season months. For kitesurfing, the spot is widely characterized as ideal for freeride, freestyle, and wakestyle, with foil possible where riders can access more favorable depth. Windsurfing is also reported to work well for freeride and freestyle, and some sources highlight slalom/speed opportunities depending on conditions. Wingfoiling is described with mixed depth expectations: foiling may be limited in the inner lagoon and may require using deeper channels further out. Safety planning is important due to very shallow water at low tide, occasional sea urchins/coral patches, and the rare possibility of offshore wind days. Riders are advised to use designated launch/ride zones and to check tide charts before entering—booties are recommended where shells and urchins are reported. Rescue and medical support are reported nearby within the El Gouna area, with kite repair services available through watersports centers.