The Lagoon is a broad, shallow sandy bay about 3 kilometres south of central Dahab, and the hub of the town's windsurfing and kitesurfing scene. A long sandbar encloses the inner bay, keeping the water flat and manageable, while the steady afternoon thermal wind arrives reliably enough to set your watch by. Several operators on the beach offer lessons, equipment rental, and full kitesurfing courses for all levels.
On calmer mornings the Lagoon is a pleasant swimming and relaxing spot, with a sandy bottom and warm, clear water. It is also the most family-friendly swimming area in Dahab — shallow enough for children and sheltered from the swells that reach the reef areas further north. Microbus taxis from the Masbat area take five minutes and charge very little.