Mark Warner Abu Soma, Egypt

The Abu Soma Kitesurfing Centre in Egypt

The Centre:

Just 40 minutes from Hurghada, The Abu Soma Mark Warner Centre lies on the shores of the Red Sea in Egypt, where blue waters lap pristine white sands.  The centre is open all year round, from 9 until 5.30 in the summer and until 4.30 in the winter months. The shallow and super-flat lagoon, plus deep water chop means there is something for everyone here, whether you’re starting out, trying to nail some tricks or just want to blast around. There are plenty more activities on offer here, like windsurfing, sailing, beach kayaking, water skiing, wakeboarding and diving. The kite-zone and windsurf zone are kept well apart for safety and the vast open space allows this.

If you are staying at the centre, you’ll love the five-star Intercontinental Hotel in its attractive garden setting with luxury rooms overlooking the beach. Childcare and babysitting is available for families and many more activities ranging from tennis to snorkelling, or sight-seeing to Luxor and other places.
There are no less than four restaurants and five bars to replenish after a hard day on the water, plus three swimming pools for a relaxing dip.

The Wind:

The wind here blows cross-on and is strong, with a force 5 or 6 early the morning, picking up to a steady force 7 at around 11am. This starts to reduce again around 1pm and then drops off completely at 3pm. That leaves just enough time to relax by the pool until it becomes glass flat at the end of day and you can go water-skiing or wakeboarding.  The best wind is in the summer months (May to October) and in the winter the wind is usually slightly less strong requiring bigger kites.

The Sea:

At high tide a super-flat and shallow lagoon forms, which at 3 miles long and a quarter mile across is the ideal place for complete beginners to build up confidence or intermediates to try new tricks. The deeper water next to it provides short chop ideal for pops and burning around. There is predominantly sand, with some coral, but nothing serious.

Water/Air temp:

The water in the Red Sea is fantastically warm nearly all year round, dipping during the months of December to February, when a wetsuit or shorty are recommended for those planning on riding all day. The air temperature is up in the mid 30’s most of the year, but again the winter brings with it periods of comfortable mid 20’s (degrees Celsius). So boardies weather most of the time and it is advisable to wear a rash vest due to the strength of the sun and the wind.
See more information on average temperatures in Egypt.

Water Depth:

Very shallow in the lagoon with deep water next to it.
Suitability for different levels:
Beginners will love the lagoon that forms at high tide, which offers up super easy conditions with flat, shallow water and lots of space. Mornings are usually the best times to learn. Intermediates and Advanced will also use the lagoon for tricks and enjoy the chop and high winds in the afternoon. This really is a centre suited to all levels.

Kite Equipment:

Abu Soma is very well equipped with predominantly Best kites and some North, plus foil kites for land-based lessons. With 120 inflatable kites and 25 boards in all sizes, there is something for everyone and enough stock to make sure everyone has exactly what they need! For more information on our current equipment, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 0871 703 3887.

Landing and Launching:

The beach is wide and spacious with plenty of room to land and launch. Kite surfers are brought well upwind from the windsurfing zone by boat, so everyone has their own blasting space.

Storage and Safety cover:

Free storage is available for guests of the resort and rescue cover is included in the lessons. Visitors can pay for lessons and equipment hire, which includes rescue cover, or kit storage is £40 a week. This centre is off the beaten track so it’s easiest to get a taxi there. The rescue boat is only available when lessons are taking place.

Courses:

Power Kiting Session
Introduction to the sport of kite surfing.  1 hour session.
FREE for guests, £15 for visiting clients.

Kite surf Taster
Learn to fly the kite on land and all safety aspects.  3hr session.  Minimum age 12 years.
Cost £60

BKSA Level 1 (Parts 1-4)
Learn to set up the kite and how to pilot 2 & 4 line kites.
6 hours tuition over the week
Cost £120

BKSA Level 2 (Parts 1-4)
Learn body dragging, board recovery, piloting in the power zone and more. On qualifying, kite surfers can rent equipment under supervision.
12 hours tuition over the week
Cost £240

Private Tuition
1-hour improver lesson for those who have completed BKSA Level 2.
Cost £30

When to visit:

The centre is open all year round with the strongest wind in the summer months from 1st May to 31st October.

Contact for further information:

Mark Warner specialises in activity holidays. 
For bookings or information in the kite surfing at Abu Soma,
please visit www.markwarner.co.uk , call 0871 703 3887 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

For more information on the Abu Soma resort, please visit http://www.markwarner.co.uk/sun/egypt/abu-soma#item5

Resort Address:

Abu Soma Mark Warner
Kiriazi Touristic Village   
P.O. Box 348,
Saphaga, Hurghada,
Red Sea, Egypt
T 002065 326 0700 ext 1490