About This Spot
Soma Bay / Palm Royale, Egypt is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Egypt.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers Shallow and Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With N–NNE–NE winds, peaking from May to September, Soma Bay / Palm Royale, 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. Since it is a bay, you have at the east and west coast sideshore winds. 25-30 knots every day in summer from 10 to 4 pm then 15 knots till 6 pm.
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. Flat to choppy. A huge shallow area upwind to the north. From April to October even on high tide very shallow if not dry. Otherwise up to waist deep. Perfect for learners. Across the channel coral island with shallow water. Only surf there with shoes.
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. Since it is a bay, you have at the east and west coast sideshore winds. 25-30 knots every day in summer from 10 to 4 pm then 15 knots till 6 pm.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Beautiful clear water. Flat to choppy. A huge shallow area upwind to the north. From April to October even on high tide very shallow if not dry. Otherwise up to waist deep. Perfect for learners. Across the channel coral island with shallow water. Only surf there with shoes.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
📍Medium walk to the beach
Fly to Hurghada and get to Soma Bay Pal Royale by car or bus (about 40 min drive).
Location
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