How often do beaches in Egypt have red flags, strong winds and waves?
From messages by 7 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 3 days ago
From messages by 7 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Reports describe changing conditions: July accounts mentioned calm seas or waves that did not stop people swimming, while October accounts reported a red flag in strong winds and a change from red to yellow. During an April stay at Parotel, a traveller reported frequent wind and red flags, with strong waves on two days.
An account dated 1 October 2026 reported a red flag the previous day and a yellow flag on the day of the message.
Travellers who stayed at Parotel in April reported frequent wind and red flags. They experienced strong waves on two days and noted a large difference between high and low tide.
On 31 July 2026, a traveller reported no waves the previous day and some waves that day, while people continued swimming without difficulty. The traveller had not seen a red flag up to that point.
On 18 July 2026, the sea was reported calm in the morning; at the time of the message, the beach had a green flag and the tide was high.