About This Spot
Shaiba, Saudi Arabia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Saudi Arabia.
Situated in Middle East, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–S–SSW winds, peaking from January to December, Shaiba, Saudi Arabia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Wind increases thermally in the early afternoon. Best month are December to February. You can expect 14-28 knots. All wind information on the web shows 3-5 knots less than you will have actually! Wind is pretty steady.
When to Go
Don't kiteboard "nearly naked". I did wear kite trousers. You can use a short wetsuit, but it's also possible without wet suit. Only with lycra. Depends on your personal preferences.
What to Expect
Very flat big lagoon. Sometimes too shallow. On high tide only 1 m deep. Good for beginners! You need shoes due to shells.
Wind & Conditions
N · S · SSW · SW · WSW · WNW · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Wind increases thermally in the early afternoon. Best month are December to February. You can expect 14-28 knots. All wind information on the web shows 3-5 knots less than you will have actually! Wind is pretty steady.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Very flat big lagoon. Sometimes too shallow. On high tide only 1 m deep. Good for beginners! You need shoes due to shells.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚗No walk to the beach
Go south on M55 also called highway 5, approx. 80 km after the police checkpoint where you leave Jeddah you see the exit Shaiba. Follow the rode approx another 15km. The lagoon to your right than one to the left. That's it. You will see 1 ship wreck. Best spot at the lagoon is probably the west side of it in the very north.
Location
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