Magawish, Hurghada
The verdict
- Best for: Kitesurfers, windsurfers and active couples who want the cleanest wind near Hurghada, a long sandy launch and a shallow lagoon to learn in, and do not mind that the breeze rules out a still calm swim.
- Best spot: The shallow lagoon by the kite and windsurf centres for a session, with the Caribbean sandbanks and a lighter wind sunset kept for the gentle end of the day.
- Know this: Magawish is a wind beach first, so the breeze that makes it brilliant for kiting is the same breeze that makes it a poor calm swim, and gentle floaters should choose Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh instead.
Published 29 March 2026. Last reviewed 15 April 2026
Magawish is the one beach near Hurghada you choose for the wind rather than in spite of it. Riders rate it as the cleanest, most reliable breeze on this coast, and the long sandy stretch with its Caribbean sandbanks and shallow lagoon gives you space to launch, room to ride and warm flat water to learn in before you head for the deeper line outside. If you kitesurf or windsurf, or you have always fancied learning, Magawish is the obvious place in Hurghada to do it, and a day here on a good breeze is a genuine thrill.
That strength is also the honest catch. The wind that makes Magawish a brilliant kite beach makes it a poor choice for a calm, lazy swim, because the same breeze that fills the kites ruffles the surface and fills the lagoon with boards and lines. The wider lagoon can have rocks and shells underfoot too, so reef shoes are wise, and swimmers need to keep clear of the riding zones. This is a watersports beach with a purpose, not a still turquoise idyll, and pretending otherwise would only set you up for disappointment if you arrived hoping to float in silence.
So our verdict splits by what you want. For an active couple who like wind in their day, or who want to take a lesson together and share the buzz of a first ride, Magawish is a wonderful, energetic choice, and the sandbanks and a sunset over the flat lagoon on a lighter wind evening are quietly beautiful at the gentle end of the day. For two people after a calm, romantic swim and a long doze on still water, the breeze works against you, and the sheltered resort bays at Makadi Bay and Sahl Hasheesh will serve you far better. The smart move is to do both, a windy session at Magawish and a calm swim elsewhere, and let each beach be what it is best at.
Clubs on this beach
Magawish is kite and windsurf centres and hotel beaches rather than standalone lounging clubs, with hire, lessons and day access through the properties along the sand. We describe the options honestly and route enquiries through our directory, never inventing fees or amenities.
Magawish kite and windsurf beach
The beach runs on kite and windsurf centres offering hire, lessons and storage, with the best known station on the sand by the Mercure hotel and resorts such as the Rixos Premium Magawish along the stretch. Verdict: the wind sports heart of Hurghada, perfect for a riding day or a first lesson together and beautiful on a lighter wind sunset, best paired with a calmer swim at the resort bays, with school and day access charges to be confirmed.
Magawish lies a few kilometres south of central Hurghada, reached by the coast road and a short taxi from the city or the resort strip, with some hotels and trips also approaching by boat. The kite and windsurf station sits on the beach by the Mercure hotel, with other resorts such as the Rixos Premium Magawish along the same stretch, so most people arrive either as a day out from town for a session or as guests of the hotels on the sand. It is close enough to central Hurghada that you can ride here in the day and be back in Sakkala for the evening.
Book your lesson or hire with one of the centres in advance and check the forecast, since the wind is the whole point and it is strongest spring to summer. Bring reef shoes for the rocky and shelly patches, a hat, water and strong sun cover for the fierce year round sun, and a rash vest for a long session on the water. Keep clear of the riding zones if you are only swimming, follow the school safety guidance closely given the offshore breeze, and pair your windy day at Magawish with a calm swim at Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh so the trip has both energy and stillness in it.
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Common questions
Is Magawish Beach in Hurghada good?
It is excellent for what it is, the best wind sports beach near Hurghada, with a long sandy stretch, Caribbean style sandbanks and a shallow lagoon that is said to have the cleanest wind of the local spots. That same wind makes it less suited to a calm flat swim or a lazy lounging day, so it is a watersports beach first. For gentle calm water choose the resort bays instead, and conditions are typical and never guaranteed.
Can you kitesurf and windsurf at Magawish?
Yes, it is the main reason to come. Magawish, home to kite and windsurf centres on the beach by the Mercure hotel, is reckoned to have the cleanest, most reliable wind in Hurghada, with a long sandy launch and a shallow lagoon that suits learners before the deeper water further out. It works for beginners in the shallows and for intermediate and advanced riders with more room and stronger breeze. The schools and conditions are to be confirmed for your dates.
Is Magawish Beach good for couples?
It is romantic in an active, breezy way rather than a still and silent one. If you both enjoy wind sports or fancy learning to kite together it is a brilliant shared day, and the Caribbean sandbanks and the sunset over the flat lagoon on a lighter wind evening are genuinely lovely. For a calm, quiet romantic swim the wind here works against you, so pair a Magawish session with calmer water at Makadi Bay or Sahl Hasheesh.
Is the water calm at Magawish for swimming?
Not especially, and that is the point. The lagoon is shallow and warm and flat in the lee, but Magawish is chosen for its wind, so the surface is often ruffled and busy with kites and boards, which is not the setting for a calm float. The shallows can also have rocks and shells in places, so reef shoes help. For reliably gentle swimming the sheltered resort bays are the better choice, and conditions are typical and never guaranteed.
When is the best time for wind sports at Magawish?
The wind is most reliable through spring and summer, roughly March to October, when the steady breeze fills in and the kite and windsurf scene is at its busiest, though it can get crowded in peak season. Winter is milder and quieter with lighter, less certain wind. Mornings are often calmer and the breeze builds through the day, so check a forecast and the schools for your dates, since conditions are typical and never guaranteed.
How do you get to Magawish Beach?
Magawish lies a few kilometres south of central Hurghada, reached by the coast road and a short taxi from the city or the resort strip, and some hotels and trips also approach by boat. The kite and windsurf station sits on the beach by the Mercure hotel, with other hotels along the same stretch. It is close enough for an easy day out from town, and exact transfers and access are to be confirmed.