Is it safe to swim in the Red Sea in Egypt when there are waves, rocks, or currents?

Rocky entries become hazardous in waves: a child cut his foot and later went to the medical point. Reef shoes are essential at this type of beach, and it is safer not to enter during stronger waves.

Adults can be injured on rocky shorelines too: one ankle injury and a guest with a bandaged hand were reported. Do not walk barefoot or jump onto rocky bottoms; use the resort medical point for injuries rather than relying only on improvised first aid.

If the water is very shallow in the morning or rocks are exposed near shore, swimming may be uncomfortable and unsafe. Check the entry conditions immediately before swimming; if waves persist, use the pool instead.

In a current, do not let an inexperienced swimmer move far from shore or swim without close supervision. A life jacket adds buoyancy but can make movement harder, so it does not replace adult supervision or checking sea conditions.