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The wind in Hurghada is created by the difference in temperature between the land and sea and blows all year round averaging from force 3-7Bft. In Hurghada this is accelerated by the mountain formations along the Red Sea and a bit more by Giftun Island offshore.

Winter winds tend to be more from the east, summer winds more north easterly creating a slight wind shadow in front of the centre. The winds generally pick up during the day and can often start early and sometimes blow all day. At the Magawish, the wind normally blows slightly side off shore in the morning with a change to side shore at noon.