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Soma Bay kitesurfing holidays, with the Egypt experts.
Soma Bay is one of Egypt's best kitesurfing spots, thanks to reliable wind and a huge lagoon.
The Soma Bay season at a glance
The strongest, most reliable kitesurf months are highlighted below, based on our own time on the water here.
Why you'll love kitesurfing in Soma Bay!
Where To Kitesurf In Soma Bay
Soma Bay is one of Egypt's best kitesurfing spots, thanks to reliable wind and a huge lagoon. Which part you ride depends on where you stay, but the rest of the lagoon is a short boat ride away, and some of it you can reach on your kite.
Abu Soma, on the southern side, arguably has the best conditions. The wind there is side to side-onshore, and a good-sized waist-deep area in the bay gives beginners plenty of room. On the northern, Soma Bay side, the wind blows offshore and can be gusty close to the beach. It's still safe, because the worst that can happen is that you drift across the lagoon to the beach on the far side.
Both sides have flat water, and the upwind bay gets the cleanest wind. For beginners and intermediates building confidence, it's hard to beat.
We only use the best kite centres in Soma Bay, and we've been sending clients here for years. When you book, we look at your level, what else you want from the holiday and your budget, then match you to the right side of the bay and the right hotel.
When To Kitesurf In Soma Bay
You can kite in Soma Bay all year, and some of the best wind comes in summer. It gets at least one Beaufort more than Hurghada, up the coast, which is why it's busy in every season. From May to October the wind averages around 22 knots, and in the afternoons it can reach 25 to 30 knots, particularly in September.
Speak to a Egypt expert
We've ridden every spot and stayed in every hotel we sell in Egypt. Tell us your dates and level, and we'll tell you honestly whether Soma Bay is your best match.
Skill level match
How well Soma Bay suits each stage of your kitesurf journey.
Learn To Kitesurf 100%
Improver (not riding upwind) 100%
Independent kiter with storage 100%
Foiling 100%
Independent kiter 100%
Soma Bay in pictures
Kitesurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Combine your Soma Bay stay with everything else worth travelling for. Every tour is built around your dates, level and budget.
The best of Egypt
From £3,500 ppThis tour delivers the ultimate luxury Egyptian adventure, taking you from the legendary Pyramids, Sphinx and the dazzling new Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo to the magical temples of Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu, all explored with expert private guiding. You then discover Luxor’s world-famous wonders, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple, before finishing with a sumptuous stay on the Red Sea, where pristine beaches, warm waters and high-end comfort provide the perfect end to an unforgettable journey through ancient history and modern elegance.
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Cairo - Nile Cruise - Soma Bay
From £2,250 ppThis 14-day luxury tour, is the perfect combination of luxury beach resort and a taste of what this fascinating country has to offer. Explore ancient Cairo, gaze at the Great Pyramids and sail in luxury down the lifeblood of Egypt on a five-day luxury Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan, Accommodation throughout the tour is at the very best hotels Egypt has to offer, including the Mena House Cairo at the foot of the pyramids, a small luxury Nile Cruise and top beach resort in Soma Bay.For those on a smaller budget, we can downgrade the accommodation for a more affordable, but still good quality, holiday.
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Luxor and Soma Bay
From £1,900 ppA simple 3-day extension tour to Luxor after or before your Red Sea beach stay in Soma Bay (or other Red Sea resort to include El Gouna, Hurghada, El Quseir or Marsa Alam)
Discover this tour →Recommended hotels in Soma Bay
We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the kitesurf logistics. These are the ones we'd book ourselves.
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From £159/night · half board
Kempinski Hotel Soma Bay
- One of only a small handful of truly five-star properties along the Egyptian Red Sea coastline
- Great for families with large connecting rooms, and great kids club.
- High standard of food and service at this luxury property
From £246/night · all inclusive
Steigenberger Resort Ras Soma
- New modern luxury beach resort, great for couples, familes or solo travellers
- Good value considering the high standard
- One of the best Wing Foil and Kitesurf centres just a short stroll down the beach
From £120/night · half board
The Breakers Kitesurf and Dive Lodge
- Good small hotel designed with divers, kitesurfer and wingfoilers in mind
- Nice social atmosphere at evening meal times with large shared tables
- Situated directly on the waterfront, overlooking the Red Sea and the Soma Bay house reef
From £121/night · half board
Palm Royale Soma Bay
- Affordable quality resort located on the beach
- Fantastic spa facilities at the hotel
- Right next to the best windsurf, kitesurf wingfoiling spot
What our clients say
From clients who booked Soma Bay with us.
Matt and the team are my go to provider for kitesurf trips . The knowledge and first hand experience of the locations are second to none . Local knowledge is a great asset and essential to making sure you get the most out of your trip . I wouldnt use anyone else !!
Booked for March 2026 as a solo…Read more
traveller and was undecided between Cap Verde in February or Soma Bay in March . Matt's knowledge was key in making the final choice for Soma Bay .
100% will be booking with Planet Travel again .
Really good experience with booking a week in Egypt. MATT and the team put together a great package for a week kitesurfing. Hotel Palm Royal excellent, Surf Motion Kite School was well run with lots of kit. Will definitely use again.
Ray
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We lose sleep so you don’t.
We take every booking personally. Anything that doesn't look right, anything that needs chasing, we're the ones awake worrying about it, so you're not.
Your money goes into trust
Not into our bank account. It sits with an independent trustee and is only released after you have travelled. If we stopped trading tomorrow it would still be there, and it would come back to you.
We book it all, and then check it
Flights, transfers, the room you actually chose, your lessons. Confirmed before you fly, not arranged when you land. We don't book the cheapest transfer: drivers who turn up and speak English.
We call you before you go
Documents, visas, kit, anything you're unsure about. A real conversation with the person who booked it, not an automated reminder.
We're on WhatsApp the whole time you're away
Any hour, any country. Flight moved, room not right, lessons cancelled for weather: one number, answered by someone who already knows your booking.
Frequently asked questions
Everything people ask us before booking their first, or fifteenth, kitesurf holiday.
What are the best beginner Kitesurf spots in Egypt +
Soma Bay and El Gouna are widely regarded as the two best places to learn kitesurfing in Egypt, offering reliable wind, warm water and excellent teaching conditions throughout the season.
At Planet Kitesurf Holidays, Soma Bay is our top recommendation for most beginners and intermediate riders. Unlike many Red Sea destinations, its riding areas are less affected by low tide, providing longer and more consistent time on the water. Combined with expansive flat-water lagoons, professional kite centres and steady thermal winds, Soma Bay offers one of the easiest and safest learning environments in Egypt. It is also home to some of the highest quality beachfront resorts on the western Red Sea coast, making it the perfect destination for travellers looking to combine luxury accommodation with world-class kitesurfing.
El Gouna is an equally impressive alternative and one of Egypt's most established kitesurfing destinations. Its vast shallow lagoons, dependable wind conditions and excellent range of kite schools make it ideal for beginners and riders looking to progress. Beyond the water, El Gouna offers a vibrant marina, excellent restaurants, lively nightlife and a wide choice of accommodation, creating a relaxed resort atmosphere that appeals to couples, families and groups alike.
Talk to a Kitesurf travel expert, not a call centre.
Tell us your dates, your level and what a perfect week looks like. We'll come back with a shortlist of spots with the right conditions and the right hotel, usually within one working day.
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