Kitesurfing in January
In January, the wind is at its most reliable in Boa Vista (Cape Verde) and Sal (Cape Verde).
Kitesurfing destinations: where to go, month by month
11 kite destinations in 6 countries, from shallow lagoons where you can stand to wave spots. For each one: the spots, the best months, today's wind and the hotels a short walk from the kite station.
Updated 2 November 2026 · facts checked with official and independent sources
Kitesurfing in Egypt
Egypt: the country guideKitesurfing in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: the country guideKitesurfing in Greece
Greece: the country guideKitesurfing in Morocco
Morocco: the country guideKitesurfing in Spain
Spain: the country guideKitesurfing in Sicily
Sicily: the country guideWind today
Where is the wind today?
Updated 2 Nov, 12:47
Lo Stagnone & Marsala, Sicily
Lo Stagnone & Marsala kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
21kts
NW · gusts 41
GOTue
15kts
NW · gusts 29
OKWed
13kts
SE · gusts 23
OK
Dakhla, Morocco
Dakhla kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
11kts
NW · gusts 19
LIGHTTue
10kts
NNE · gusts 16
LIGHTWed
9kts
NNE · gusts 15
LIGHT
Fuerteventura, Spain
Fuerteventura kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
11kts
E · gusts 20
LIGHTTue
7kts
NW · gusts 13
LIGHTWed
5kts
NNE · gusts 9
LIGHT
Rhodes, Greece
Rhodes kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
10kts
SSE · gusts 20
LIGHTTue
12kts
S · gusts 22
OKWed
10kts
WNW · gusts 19
LIGHT
Marsa Alam, Egypt
Marsa Alam kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
9kts
NW · gusts 13
LIGHTTue
16kts
NNW · gusts 23
GOWed
17kts
NNW · gusts 25
GO
Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Boa Vista kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
7kts
NNW · gusts 11
LIGHTTue
9kts
NNE · gusts 13
LIGHTWed
7kts
E · gusts 11
LIGHT
Naxos, Greece
Naxos kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
7kts
SSE · gusts 18
LIGHTTue
15kts
SSW · gusts 28
OKWed
11kts
N · gusts 20
LIGHT
Sal, Cape Verde
Sal kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
6kts
NW · gusts 12
LIGHTTue
7kts
NE · gusts 13
LIGHTWed
14kts
E · gusts 26
OK
Hurghada, Egypt
Hurghada kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
5kts
WNW · gusts 9
LIGHTTue
14kts
NW · gusts 22
OKWed
12kts
NW · gusts 19
OK
Soma Bay, Egypt
Soma Bay kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
5kts
WNW · gusts 10
LIGHTTue
16kts
NNW · gusts 26
GOWed
15kts
NNW · gusts 23
OK
El Gouna, Egypt
El Gouna kite guide and 7-day forecast →Today
3kts
NW · gusts 7
LIGHTTue
16kts
NW · gusts 23
GOWed
14kts
NW · gusts 21
OK
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.
Season
When to go: the kite calendar
Green: the months with the most reliable wind, from each destination guide. The highlighted column is the current month.
Month by month
Where to kitesurf, month by month
Kitesurfing in February
In February, the wind is at its most reliable in Boa Vista (Cape Verde) and Sal (Cape Verde).
Kitesurfing in March
In March, the wind is at its most reliable in Marsa Alam (Egypt), Soma Bay (Egypt), Boa Vista (Cape Verde) and Sal (Cape Verde).
Kitesurfing in April
In April, the wind is at its most reliable in Hurghada (Egypt), Marsa Alam (Egypt), Soma Bay (Egypt), Boa Vista (Cape Verde), Sal (Cape Verde), Dakhla (Morocco) and Fuerteventura (Spain).
Kitesurfing in May
In May, the wind is at its most reliable in Hurghada (Egypt), Marsa Alam (Egypt), Soma Bay (Egypt), Boa Vista (Cape Verde), Sal (Cape Verde), Naxos (Greece), Dakhla (Morocco), Fuerteventura (Spain) and Lo Stagnone & Marsala (Sicily).
Kitesurfing in June
In June, the wind is at its most reliable in El Gouna (Egypt), Hurghada (Egypt), Soma Bay (Egypt), Naxos (Greece), Rhodes (Greece), Dakhla (Morocco), Fuerteventura (Spain) and Lo Stagnone & Marsala (Sicily).
Kitesurfing in July
In July, the wind is at its most reliable in El Gouna (Egypt), Hurghada (Egypt), Soma Bay (Egypt), Naxos (Greece), Rhodes (Greece), Dakhla (Morocco), Fuerteventura (Spain) and Lo Stagnone & Marsala (Sicily).
Kitesurfing in August
In August, the wind is at its most reliable in El Gouna (Egypt), Hurghada (Egypt), Soma Bay (Egypt), Naxos (Greece), Rhodes (Greece), Dakhla (Morocco), Fuerteventura (Spain) and Lo Stagnone & Marsala (Sicily).
Kitesurfing in September
In September, the wind is at its most reliable in El Gouna (Egypt), Hurghada (Egypt), Marsa Alam (Egypt), Soma Bay (Egypt), Naxos (Greece), Rhodes (Greece), Dakhla (Morocco), Fuerteventura (Spain) and Lo Stagnone & Marsala (Sicily).
Kitesurfing in October
In October, the wind is at its most reliable in El Gouna (Egypt), Hurghada (Egypt), Marsa Alam (Egypt), Soma Bay (Egypt) and Lo Stagnone & Marsala (Sicily).
Kitesurfing in Novemberthis month
In November, the wind is at its most reliable in El Gouna (Egypt), Marsa Alam (Egypt), Soma Bay (Egypt), Boa Vista (Cape Verde) and Sal (Cape Verde).
Kitesurfing in December
In December, the wind is at its most reliable in Boa Vista (Cape Verde) and Sal (Cape Verde).
Compare
All kite destinations at a glance
| Destination | Country | Water | Level | Best months | Sea, summer / winter | Stays on the spot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Gouna | Egypt | Flat water, Shallow lagoon, Deep water (Club Paradisio) | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Jun to Nov | 28°C / 21°C | 3 |
| Hurghada | Egypt | Flat water, Shallow lagoon, Island lagoons by boat | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Apr to Oct | 28°C / 21°C | 8 |
| Marsa Alam | Egypt | Flat water, Shallow lagoon, Swell (El Naaba) | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Mar to May, Sep to Nov | 29.5°C / 22.5°C | 3 |
| Soma Bay | Egypt | Flat water, Shallow lagoon, Light chop further out | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Mar to Nov | 28°C / 21°C | 6 |
| Boa Vista | Cape Verde | Flat water (Sal Rei bay), Waves | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Nov to May | 27°C / 22°C | 1 |
| Sal | Cape Verde | Chop & waves, Flat water (side-offshore) | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Nov to May | 27°C / 22°C | 1 |
| Naxos | Greece | Chop, Side-onshore sandy bay | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | May to Sep | 24°C / 15.5°C | 1 |
| Rhodes | Greece | Chop & waves, Flat water (Prasonisi) | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Freestyle | Jun to Sep | 25°C / 17°C | 1 |
| Dakhla | Morocco | Lagoon, Flat water, Waves (Atlantic side) | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Apr to Sep | 20–21°C / 18.5–20°C | 2 |
| Fuerteventura | Spain | Tidal lagoon, Flat water, Chop, Waves (north) | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Apr to Sep | 23°C / 18.5°C | 2 |
| Lo Stagnone & Marsala | Sicily | Flat water, Shallow lagoon | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | May to Oct | 26.5°C / 14.5°C | 1 |
FAQ
Kite destinations: your questions
When is the best time to go kitesurfing?
It depends on the spot. The best months in each of our guides: Boa Vista: Nov to May, Dakhla: Apr to Sep, El Gouna: Jun to Nov, Fuerteventura: Apr to Sep, Hurghada: Apr to Oct, Lo Stagnone & Marsala: May to Oct, Marsa Alam: Mar to May, Sep to Nov, Naxos: May to Sep, Rhodes: Jun to Sep, Sal: Nov to May and Soma Bay: Mar to Nov.
Where is the best kitesurfing in winter?
From December to February, the destinations at their best are Boa Vista (Nov to May) and Sal (Nov to May). Dakhla, El Gouna, Hurghada and Marsa Alam have wind all year, though their guides show lighter or less steady wind in winter. The kite calendar shows every month.
Which kite destinations are best for beginners?
Shallow, flat water makes the first days much easier. Dakhla, El Gouna, Hurghada, Lo Stagnone & Marsala, Marsa Alam and Soma Bay have shallow lagoons with schools on the beach; each guide gives the depth, the tides and the best months.
Flat water or waves: which destination should I choose?
Flat, shallow lagoons suit learning, freestyle and families: Dakhla, El Gouna, Hurghada, Lo Stagnone & Marsala, Marsa Alam and Soma Bay. For waves, Boa Vista, Dakhla, Fuerteventura, Marsa Alam, Rhodes and Sal have wave or swell spots, as their guides explain.