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Where to go SUP in Africa in August

The 10 best SUP spots in Africa in August: the best-known spots in season first.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

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In short

  • Best for SUP in Africa in August: Soma Bay (Egypt), Paje – Zanzibar (Tanzania) & Dahab – Lagoon (Egypt).
  • Water at the top 10: 14–30°C.
  • Warm enough for no wetsuit: Soma Bay, Paje – Zanzibar & Dahab – Lagoon.
  • For beginners: Soma Bay, Paje – Zanzibar & Dahab – Lagoon.

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The 10 spots with the best SUP conditions in August, from years of weather data, ranked by water temperature. Water: average sea surface temperature.

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Where is the best SUP in Africa in August?

Soma Bay (Egypt): 30°C; Paje – Zanzibar (Tanzania): 26°C; Dahab – Lagoon (Egypt): 29°C.

Where is the water warm in August?

Soma Bay: 30°C, no wetsuit; Hurghada: 29°C, no wetsuit; Dahab – Lagoon: 29°C, no wetsuit.

Where can beginners go SUP in August?

Good spots for beginners this month: Soma Bay, Paje – Zanzibar & Dahab – Lagoon.

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