Kite school · Hurghada, Egypt
Happy Surf Hurghada: Kitesurf and Windsurf School at the Continental Hotel
A windsurf, kitesurf and stand-up paddle school with rental in the harbour of the Continental Hotel Hurghada, open every day from 9:00 to 18:00.
- In the Continental Hotel harbour
- Windsurf, kite and SUP
- Open daily, 9:00 to 18:00
- About 300 m from the hotel
In short
Happy Surf Hurghada is a windsurf, kitesurf and stand-up paddle school in the harbour of the Continental Hotel Hurghada, about 300 m from the hotel's main building. It runs beginner to advanced classes, private or in a group, rents equipment, and says it can issue an international certificate. It is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00.
Its website is short: there is no price list, no named certification body such as IKO or VDWS, and no description of the kite area, group sizes or rescue boat. Ask for these by email, Facebook or WhatsApp before you book. On Google it has 4.1/5 from 13 reviews. For kite stations that publish prices and spot details, compare the other schools in our Hurghada kitesurf guide.
At a glance
School Fit
- Spot
- In the harbour of the Continental Hotel Hurghada, about 300 m from the main building
- Hours
- Every day, 9:00 to 18:00 (Google listing)
- Level
- Beginner, intermediate and advanced classes, private or in a group (Google listing)
- Certifications
- Offers an "international certificate"; the body (IKO, VDWS...) is not named
- Also on offer
- Windsurfing, stand-up paddle and equipment rental
- Prices
- Not published: ask by email, Facebook or WhatsApp
- Languages
- Website in English and German
- Guest rating
- 4.1/5 on Google (13 reviews)
Verified with Happy Surf Hurghada's official website (English and German pages) and Google listing, the official site of Continental Hotel Hurghada, and the season guides of two Hurghada kite schools · Updated October 2026
See the place
Video and Instagram
Happy Surf - 60seconds
A one-minute promotional clip for the school; its description invites you to "stand up and surf" and links to the Happy Surf website.
Video: Impressions of Earth on YouTube
Wind forecast
7-day wind forecast at Hurghada south
Updated 2 Nov, 13:47
GO16–24 ktsOK12–15 ktsSTRONG25 kts and moreLIGHTunder 12 kts
Strongest wind and gusts of the day, in knots. Kite sizes are a rough guide for a rider of about 75 kg. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com.
Lessons
What Happy Surf offers
The school also helps with practical questions: its website invites you to ask about booking, prices and where to stay, by email, Facebook or WhatsApp.
- Kitesurfing and windsurfing lessons, from beginner to advanced level, private or in a group (Google listing)
- Stand-up paddle boarding, with lessons listed on the school's Google profile
- Equipment rental
- An international certificate after your course, valid worldwide according to the school, which does not say which body issues it
- Lessons for children are mentioned on the school's website: ask which sport and from what age
Location
Where to find the station
Happy Surf is in the harbour of the Continental Hotel Hurghada, the former Mövenpick Resort. A taxi can drop you at the hotel gate; from there, walk straight towards the hotel, take the road on the left in front of it down to the harbour, and keep right. If the gatekeeper asks, say you are going to Tarek's windsurf school ("Tarek Windsurfen" in the school's German directions). A Steigenberger hotel is right next door, which taxi drivers also know.
From the Continental's main building it is about 300 m to the station, measured between the two Google Maps listings.
The wind
Wind and season
Hurghada's thermal wind blows mostly from the north to north-north-west. Local schools put typical days at 18 to 25 knots from May to October, with lighter, more variable wind from December to February. Happy Surf publishes no figures of its own, so plan your sessions with the 7-day forecast on this page and our Hurghada kitesurf guide.
Check
Before you book: what to ask
Several things a kiter needs to know are not on Happy Surf's website. Ask the school directly:
- Where kite lessons take place: in front of the harbour, on a sandbank by boat, or elsewhere
- Which body issues the certificate, IKO or VDWS, and whether it is included in the course
- Group sizes, radio helmets, and whether a rescue boat is on the water
- Prices for a beginner course, a private hour, rental and storage, with the year of the price list
- Which kite brands and sizes the school rents
Stay
Where to stay
The Continental Hotel Hurghada, a 5-star resort with a Kids Club and all-inclusive packages, is about 300 m from the station. Happy Surf also offers to recommend places to stay.
Book
Contact and booking
Contact Happy Surf by email at surf.hurghada@gmail.com, by phone or WhatsApp on +20 114 876 5585, or through its Facebook page. There is no online booking: send your dates, your level and the sport you want, and ask for prices and the details listed above.
Our take
Our verdict
Great for
- Guests of the Continental who want to try windsurfing, kitesurfing or SUP a short walk from their room
- Riders happy to arrange lessons directly with the school by email or WhatsApp
Think twice if you are
- Anyone who needs published prices, a named certification body and rescue details before booking
- Kiters who want a large, well-documented kite centre: compare the other Hurghada schools first
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Happy Surf Hurghada
Where is Happy Surf Hurghada?
In the harbour of the Continental Hotel Hurghada, the former Mövenpick Resort, on El Fareek Yousef Affify Street. From the hotel gate, walk towards the hotel, take the road on the left down to the harbour and keep right.
Does Happy Surf Hurghada teach kitesurfing?
Yes. The school teaches kitesurfing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle, from beginner to advanced level, in private or group lessons, and rents equipment.
How much does a kite lesson cost at Happy Surf Hurghada?
Happy Surf does not publish prices. Ask by email at surf.hurghada@gmail.com or on WhatsApp at +20 114 876 5585, and ask which year the prices are for.
What are Happy Surf Hurghada's opening hours?
Every day from 9:00 to 18:00, according to the school's Google listing.
Is Happy Surf Hurghada IKO or VDWS certified?
The school says you can get an international certificate with it that lets you surf all over the world, but it does not name the body that issues it. Ask whether it is an IKO or a VDWS card before you book.
Is Happy Surf Hurghada good for beginners?
It offers beginner classes in kitesurfing, windsurfing and SUP. Because it does not describe its kite area, water depth or rescue set-up online, ask where beginners practise and how they are supervised before you book.
Which hotel is closest to Happy Surf Hurghada?
The Continental Hotel Hurghada: the school is in the hotel's own harbour, about 300 m from the main building.
Sources
Last checked October 2026
- Happy Surf Hurghada (official site)
- Happy Surf Hurghada: where to find us (official)
- Happy Surf Hurghada: directions, in German (official)
- Happy Surf Hurghada: contact (official)
- Google Maps: Happy Surf Hurghada
- Google Maps: Continental Hotel Hurghada
- Continental Hotel Hurghada (official site)
- Masters Surf School: Hurghada kitesurf season
- Dragonfly Kite Safaris: best months for kitesurfing in Egypt
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