Is it safe to swim in an Egyptian resort lagoon near a pier with a visible water outflow pipe?

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TL;DR

The purpose of the pipe has not been confirmed, so avoid swimming close to the outflow until resort staff or lifeguards clarify it. Lagoon water may become murkier after midday with the tide, and wind can bring in litter from boats and shore.

What the community said

Visitors noted murkier water and litter in the lagoon, especially after midday: the incoming tide can stir up sand, while wind may carry light rubbish from boats and shore. For clearer water, swim earlier in the morning and avoid areas where debris collects.

Lagoon; afternoon incoming tide

The outflow was seen at the start of a small cove to the left of the pier, on the boat-free side near the water slides. As the source has not been identified, keep away from the jet and nearby water, and ask a lifeguard or resort management for confirmation.

Left of the pier, near the water slides

One suggestion was that the pipe could drain a small pond inside a restricted area marked by a white tower, but this has not been verified. Do not treat this as proof that the water is either safe or unsafe without an official explanation.

Restricted area with a white tower