Seahorse Bay06h · 8 kt
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Min. level
Beginner
Optimal wind
14-30 kts
Season
April to October
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What to check
Discover the spot
The spot
Discover Seahorse Bay
Seahorse Bay is the quiet lagoon between Hurghada and El Gouna. A large, shallow stretch of water with a soft sandy bottom, wind 70% of the year, and the feel of a small, human-scale club. Away from the bustle of Hurghada's spots, it's the dream place to start and build confidence, with room for everyone.
Seahorse Bay keeps a low profile. No concrete seafront here, no crowds: a human-scale club (gear, storage, coaching for a limited number of riders) set on a soft-sand lagoon between two big kite hubs. You come for the space, the calm and the safety of the water rather than for performance. It's a cocoon spot: ideal for a first camp or to progress in peace, with the offshore pool held in reserve for days when you want a little more.
Who & when
Level and best time
Who it's for
First and foremost a learning spot. The large shallow area, sandy bottom and stable wind direction make it a safe place to start; the lagoon is big enough to keep a beginner zone and a livelier one apart, without crowding. Even at low tide, stronger riders enjoy a pool that links the lagoon to deeper water for uninterrupted riding.
source : spots4kite.com ↗Best time
The windy season runs March to October, peaking in June to August: expect 15 to 25 knots then. Wind blows roughly 70% of the year, which makes the spot reliable for a learning trip. The water ranges from flat to light chop depending on wind strength and tide.
source : kiteguide.com ↗On site
Arrival guide
Getting there
Hurghada airport (HRG), then a taxi. The spot sits between Hurghada and El Gouna, about ten kilometres south of El Gouna. On site: the Seahorse Bay Kite Club (VDWS), with a little accommodation right by the spot.
source : kiteworldwide.com ↗Before you go
Safety
Tide and the pool
At low tide the lagoon empties and the water gets very shallow: stronger riders then switch to the pool that reaches deeper water. For beginners it's rather an advantage (you can stand), but keep an eye on the tide and follow the club's guidance.
source : spots4kite.com ↗Remote spot, all via the club
Seahorse Bay is a slightly out-of-the-way spot, without the logistics of a big station. Rental, storage, lessons and safety go through the Seahorse Bay Kite Club (VDWS instructors), which hosts only a limited number of riders: book and plan your visit ahead.
source : kiteworldwide.com ↗