Windsurfing in Egypt in August
In August the best windsurfing in Egypt is at El Gouna, Hurghada & Soma Bay.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 19 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 28–30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 37°C by day, 29°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, almost no rain
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: El Gouna, Hurghada & Soma Bay.
- For beginners: El Gouna, Hurghada & Soma Bay.
When are you planning to go?
1
AugPEAK SEASON
El Gouna
Egypt
24 windy days29° water37° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ HRG 30 km
2
AugPEAK SEASON
Hurghada
Egypt
24 windy days29° water36° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ HRG 10 km
3
AugGOOD
Soma Bay
Egypt
24 windy days30° water37° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ HRG 41 km
4
AugGOOD
Safaga
Egypt
24 windy days30° water38° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ HRG 44 km
5
AugGOOD
Ras Sudr
Egypt
13 windy days28° water36° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CCE 112 km
6
AugPEAK SEASON
Dahab
Lagoon · Egypt
5 windy days29° water40° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ SSH 54 km
Averages of the 6 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go windsurfing in Egypt in August?
El Gouna: 24 windy days; Hurghada: 24 windy days; Soma Bay: 24 windy days.
How warm is the water in Egypt in August?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go windsurfing in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: El Gouna, Hurghada & Soma Bay.
Which airport is closest?
Hurghada International Airport (HRG), 30 km from El Gouna; Capital International Airport (CCE), 112 km from Ras Sudr.
