Wingfoiling in Egypt in May
In May the best wingfoiling in Egypt is at Soma Bay, Safaga & El Gouna.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 18 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 24–25°C, shorty at 24°C; no wetsuit at 25°C
- Air: 32°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, almost no rain
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Soma Bay, Safaga & Hurghada.
- For beginners: Soma Bay, Safaga & El Gouna.
When are you planning to go?
1
MayGOOD
Soma Bay
Egypt
21 windy days25° water32° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ HRG 41 km
2
MayGOOD
Safaga
Egypt
21 windy days25° water33° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ HRG 44 km
3
MayGOOD
El Gouna
Egypt
20 windy days24° water32° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ HRG 30 km
4
MayGOOD
Hurghada
Egypt
20 windy days25° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ HRG 10 km
5
MayPEAK SEASON
Dahab
Lagoon · Egypt
9 windy days24° water34° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ SSH 54 km
Averages of the 5 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 wingfoiling in Egypt in May?
Soma Bay: 21 windy days; Safaga: 21 windy days; El Gouna: 20 windy days.
How warm is the water in Egypt in May?
24–25°C: shorty at 24°C; no wetsuit at 25°C.
Where can beginners go wingfoiling in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Soma Bay, Safaga & El Gouna.
Which airport is closest?
Hurghada International Airport (HRG), 41 km from Soma Bay; Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH), 54 km from Dahab – Lagoon.
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