About This Spot
Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Egypt.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Flat water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from May to September, Soma Bay / 7 Bft, Egypt delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Great winds from spring to autumn. Summer has the most windy days. From October to April can be good can be bad. But normally you will have windy days at each trip. Winds can be anything, normally gets stronger before noon and drops in the afternoon. The wind is always stronger than the forecast, but if at least a norther wind with at least 2-3 Bft is forecasted, then you get enough to have fun. Northerlies are sideoffshore and the usual direction. So make sure to have a rescue available.
When to Go
It almost never rains. Almost always sunshine and warm. Summer can be up to 40°C and the water 29°C. The sun is very hard, so clothes as sun protection is highly recommended. In autumn and spring nice temps with around 30°C and water still about 27°C. Winter gets a bit colder, temps from 20-25°C and the water about 22°C. A shorty is recommended, sometimes even long legs.
What to Expect
Beautiful, clear water. Some coral reefs around. Shoes recommended. The water is flat to choppy. Close to shore with offshore or sideoffshore winds very flat. Excellent speed areas and perfect for jumping, right on northern end of the Soma Bay. Shallow area to the left and right.
Wind & Conditions
N · NNE · NE · NW · NNW
Best wind direction
Great winds from spring to autumn. Summer has the most windy days. From October to April can be good can be bad. But normally you will have windy days at each trip. Winds can be anything, normally gets stronger before noon and drops in the afternoon. The wind is always stronger than the forecast, but if at least a norther wind with at least 2-3 Bft is forecasted, then you get enough to have fun. Northerlies are sideoffshore and the usual direction. So make sure to have a rescue available.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Beautiful, clear water. Some coral reefs around. Shoes recommended. The water is flat to choppy. Close to shore with offshore or sideoffshore winds very flat. Excellent speed areas and perfect for jumping, right on northern end of the Soma Bay. Shallow area to the left and right.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Fly into Hurghada. Then with a bus, taxi or car about 1 hour (70km) to Soma Bay. A few hotels around, but not exactly at the beach. Free shuttle service from the Soma Bay hotels.
Location
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