How often is the red flag raised at Egyptian beaches and the sea closed for swimming?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 18 days ago
TL;DR
Red flags do occur periodically in Egypt — the sea can be closed in the morning and reopened around midday. A yellow flag means rough waves but swimming is still allowed.
What the community said
The red flag was raised again in the morning and the sea was closed, reopening around 1 PM. The next day brought a yellow flag with very strong waves, but swimming was still permitted.
18 days ago Red flag → closed until ~1 PM
The sea in Egypt is not always calm — red flags do happen, though many tourists expect it to be consistently flat.
18 days ago
There can be a noticeable current near the pier when snorkeling, which may carry swimmers away. This is more common in winter and spring (February); conditions may be calmer in summer.
18 days ago Pier current — more common in winter/spring