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Marsa Alam North Channel
A kite spot near Marsa Alam town itself, less developed and less documented than Wadi Lahami/Hamata further south, serving as a starting point for the wider Marsa Alam kitesurfing area.
Wind
| best months |
|
|---|---|
| season notes | Southern Red Sea thermal/trade-influenced wind pattern similar to the wider Marsa Alam area. |
| avg knots | 15-25 |
| wind name | thermal |
| direction to shore | side-shore |
| quality | thermal |
| typical kite sizes | 9-12m |
Water
| type | channel, mixed |
|---|---|
| temp summer c | 29 |
| temp winter c | 24 |
Levels
| beginner | no |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Less developed than Wadi Lahami; local schools such as Exciting Kite Surf School operate in the Marsa Alam area. |
Launch & crowd
Hazards
- less developed infrastructure and rescue coverage than Wadi Lahami
Travel basics
Sources: en.wikipedia.org · kitesurfingegypt.com