Submitted by guest on 27 November 2008 - 2:02pm.
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Eilat Beach, aslo known as Corar Beach or Reef Raf, is a sandy beach south of Eilat city. Weather conditions here are optimal to learn kite surfing: the wind blows off the desert and the calm "Red Sea" with no waves.
Kiteboarding Facilities in Eilat Kite Beach (Reef Raf)
Accommodations:
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Nearest airport:
Eilat
Nearest big city:
Eilat
Nearest town:
Ras el Masri
Trip from town:
snap
Access:
immediate
Directions:
The city of Eilat has the airport in the city near the hotels (few hundred meters) the beach is about 5km from the main hotels but has also great hotels around, just a walk away. From the city there's a bus and cheap taxis.
Low-cost flights to Eilat Kite Beach (Reef Raf)At the beach:
Level required:
all
Best style:
freestyle
speed
Watersports:
kitesurf
windsurf
wakeboard
scuba
Spot type:
beach
Shore:
heavy sand
Bottom:
flat rocks with sand
Crowd:
average
Hazards:
- totally safe
Facilities:
+ school
+ shop
Beach rules:
Do not go inside the coral reserve about 250m south.
Weather:
Always sunny. The lowest temp in the winter is average of 20°C. Not everyone uses wetsuits in the winter, but if, then a 3mm without sleeves.
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Wind conditions:
Dominant winds:
N
Respect to shore:
sideshore
Best direction:
N
Wind strenght (Bf):
3-4
4-5
5-6
Blowing at:
morning
Best season:
[70% >= 4bf]
› April
› May
› June
› July
› August
› September
Medium season:
[45-70% >= 4bf]
› January
› February
› March
› October
› November
› December
Wind details:
Mainly North wind (sideshore). January and February are less consistent (not windy every day) but offer some great days. Average wind strenght is between 18 knots in the summer and 14 knots in winter, but we have many good days of 20-25+ knots. Best time to go is spring and autumn.
On the water:
Water quality:
crystalline
Best tide:
no dependency
Waves:
small waves (<1m)
Consistency:
scarce (5-20 days/yr)
Water details:
chops
When is flat:
Day activities:
Night scene:
Great nightlife in Eilat, lots of bars, night clubs and party is going on every night specially on weekends. This city never sleeps, it's the Ibiza of the Middle East!
Kitesurf Schools in Eilat Kite Beach (Reef Raf):
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