Egypt offers a genuinely unexpected surf experience. The Mediterranean coast around Alexandria and the Nile Delta catches winter swells that produce rideable beach breaks, while the Red Sea coast picks up wind-generated waves, particularly during the winter months. The Sinai Peninsula and the areas around Dahab, better known for diving and windsurfing, occasionally produce fun surf on bigger swell events. Water temperatures are pleasant, ranging from 17C in the Mediterranean winter to 28C in the Red Sea summer. Surfing in Egypt is about the novelty and the contrast: catching waves within sight of ancient history, exploring a country that few surfers have ever considered, and adding one of the most unique stamps to your surf travel passport.