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How deep is the water from shore to the buoy line at Egyptian beaches?

From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 62 days ago

TL;DR

These messages do not give an exact depth in meters; travelers are specifically asking how deep the water gets from shore and near the buoy line. In practice, depth varies a lot by beach and tide, so you need to check the exact hotel or beach spot in advance.

What the community said

One guest gave a detailed description of the hotel's long beach, divided into 4 zones: sunbed area, a small lagoon (forms at low tide, resembling a small lake), the main beach, and another lagoon at the far end. In that lagoon, you reach deep water fairly quickly but by wading in on foot. Separately, there is a pier/pontoon built directly over deep water — descending its stairs takes you straight into deep water where the reef begins, allowing immediate swimming along the reef.

Pier/pontoon and far lagoon

The newest query asks about the maximum depth when entering from the shore, specifically for beaches without a pier. No exact depth figures were provided in the discussion.

One traveler specifically asked about the depth at the buoy line, meaning the practical concern is the actual swimming depth rather than a general beach description. No meter-based answer appears in the messages.

buoy line

Another traveler asked whether the water stays only knee-deep when entering from the shore, showing that the key issue is whether the beach has a shallow entry or reaches swimmable depth quickly. The chat did not include exact measurements or photos.

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