Europe · Egypt
Soma Bay
Luxury peninsula kiting with dependable Red Sea thermals
Photos: Андрей Бобровский
Wind reliability
8/10
Water
Bay with flat sections
Season
Apr – Sep
Skill level
All levels
Local schools
7
About this spot
Soma Bay is an upscale peninsula resort between Hurghada and Safaga with reliable thermal winds and flat to moderate water conditions. The bay provides some shelter and consistent side-shore winds. Several kite schools operate here alongside the luxury resort infrastructure.
Kite schools & services
7 Bft KiteHouse Soma Bay
lessonsrentalshop
VDWS-certified instructors; one of the largest kite schools in Egypt, open 365 days/year; located in front of The Breakers hotel; also offers wingfoil courses, a kite shop, restaurant, free shuttle from all Soma Bay hotels, and 24-hour guarded storage.
KBC Ras Soma (Kiteboarding Club)
lessonsrental
IKO and VDWS certified (teaches to both standards); located 1 km south of the Steigenberger Resort; uses F-ONE kite, kitefoil, and wingfoil rental equipment; small-group training (max 2 people) with boat support.
Surfmotion Soma Bay
lessonsrental
IKO and VDWS dual-certified station at the Sentido Palm Royale hotel beach; multilingual instructors; offers kitesurfing, windsurfing, and wingfoiling; open year-round with a large shallow-water training lagoon (~2 km long).
Abu Soma Riders Kiteboarding Center
lessonsrental
IKO-certified station based at the Amwaj Blue Beach Resort / Beach Club Albatros; multilingual staff; praised for well-maintained rental equipment and family atmosphere; runs kite trips to Utopia Island sandbar.
BIGDAYZ Kite Station
lessonsrental
VDWS-certified station at the Mövenpick Resort Soma Bay; operating since 2005; uses Cabrinha and Core kite gear; offers floating kite platform via speedboat, kite safaris, and multilingual international instructors.
Fly Kitesurfing Soma Bay
lessons
Kiteboarding center and daily safari trip operator located at the Mövenpick hotel and resort in Soma Bay; contact via Facebook page; phone +20 10 22230081.
KiteSafariEgypt (Soma Bay base)
lessons
Polish-run seasonal kite school operating April–June and September–November at Soma Bay; affiliated with Surfmotion base; uses Duotone gear; guests receive discounts at the Surf Motion station and free kitesurfing insurance during training.
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