Eritrea
Northern AfricaLevel of surfing
Beginner
Quality of surf
Average
Call code
291
Net code
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Area
117600
Coastline
2,234 km
Climate
Hot dry desert along coast, cooler and wetter in central area
Hazards
Extreme Heat, Severe Storms, War / Conflict, Coup / Civil Unrest
Best Months
November - January
Population
4401000
Currency
Nakfa (ERN)
Time Zone
EAT (UTC+3)
Special Requirements
Special Pass / Permits, Lengthy VISA Process, Non tourist Friendly, Strict Religious Observance
surfing
Merhawie: Eritrea Sunset; 2008
The Red Sea is the occasional victim of severe inland dust and sand storms that will occasionally sit in position drilling away over the water to either the North or South of the Sea. If this happens long enough then windswell will bounce either up or down the Red sea lighting up what are the most northern Tropical reefs in the world. The salinity in the Red sea is in some cases double that of normal sea water. An interesting phenomena that means you can get away with about 2 feet less surfboard and still maintain the same level of buoyancy.
what to pack
Rich Niewiroski Jr.: 62 mm ultra-violet, fluorescent, and polarizing lens filters; April 9, 2007
Trainers, loose clothing - everything for the hot weather. Definitely take along some bug repellent spray, good sunscreen and sunglasses! And take a good protection for your camera from the sand.
Make sure you bring everything you may need for your camera with you, just to prevent yourself from unpleasant surprises when you suddenly need to buy something.
A good sunscreen and insect repellent wouldn't hurt much. Comfortable walking shoes, as there are many places to see. Don't forget to bring any medications that you need