About This Spot
Marsa El Brega, Libya is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Libya.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N winds, peaking from April to July, Marsa El Brega, Libya delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
In January to March, the wind usually is 10-15 knots about 10-12 days per month. However, winter storms come every other week, the wind can approach 25-30 knots. In April, May and June the number of ridable days increases to about 15-20 days per month with winds typically around 11-14 knots. In July and August, the wind is practically every day (i.e., thermal winds) typically 12-16 knots. In September and October there are usually very few wind days. In late November the winter storms start with winds typically ranging 13-19 knots, but with cooler air and more powerful than in summer. Wind sideonshore from the right (i.e., North) in summer and either directly onshore or sideonshore from the left (i.e., West) in the winter.
When to Go
Air temperature usually is in the 30's and 40's°C in summer and high 10's to low 20's°C in winter. Water temperature is 25-30°C in summer and 16-20°C in winter. Wetsuit (2-3mm) is recommended from early December to early May. You can surf all year round.
What to Expect
The water is generally flat with small swell in the summer months (April to October) and slightly choppy to big swell in the winter months (November to March). There is a reef approx. 150m offshore. Waves can be 2-3m high during storm conditions, but break fast. They are not the best to ride, but good for jumping.
Wind & Conditions
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In January to March, the wind usually is 10-15 knots about 10-12 days per month. However, winter storms come every other week, the wind can approach 25-30 knots. In April, May and June the number of ridable days increases to about 15-20 days per month with winds typically around 11-14 knots. In July and August, the wind is practically every day (i.e., thermal winds) typically 12-16 knots. In September and October there are usually very few wind days. In late November the winter storms start with winds typically ranging 13-19 knots, but with cooler air and more powerful than in summer. Wind sideonshore from the right (i.e., North) in summer and either directly onshore or sideonshore from the left (i.e., West) in the winter.
Best Months
Water Conditions
The water is generally flat with small swell in the summer months (April to October) and slightly choppy to big swell in the winter months (November to March). There is a reef approx. 150m offshore. Waves can be 2-3m high during storm conditions, but break fast. They are not the best to ride, but good for jumping.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Fly to Tripoli from Europe. Drive 8 hours east toward Banghazi by taxi or hire car. No real places to stay outside of the company compound.
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