Best time of day to swim in Egypt — when is the sea deep enough and warm enough?
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At Savoy in the latter part of October, the sea was comfortable for swimming from around 10 AM, while the pools felt very cold.
47 days ago Savoy, late October, around 10 AM
In spring, check a tide calendar for the exact timing: the incoming tide may begin after midday and peak at about 5 PM.
34 days ago Spring: high tide around 5 PM
The sea level here depends heavily on tides — sometimes there's almost no water for several days. When the tide is in, depth reaches about shoulder height, which is fine for swimming. Best swimming window is until around 2–3 PM, after which the water recedes significantly. From around 4–5 PM you can swim again from the pier.
Swim until 2–3 PM, from pier after 4–5 PM
In mid-to-late March, the sea can feel cold for those sensitive to low temperatures. However, sunbathing on the beach is very comfortable as the sun is strong.
March: sea cool, sunbathing excellent
For morning swims, it's worth waiting until after sunrise for slightly warmer and more comfortable water conditions.