Which Egypt Red Sea resorts have calm water for swimming (and when's the best time to avoid strong waves)?

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TL;DR

On many Red Sea beaches strong waves are the norm year-round, with swimming areas fenced off by buoys in small zones — this is typical even in summer. In autumn and winter the wind picks up, so waves can get even stronger.

What the community said

One traveler shared that during her August trip on a nearby beach with similar conditions, waves were present every day, but the red flag (swimming ban) was never raised during her whole stay.

A traveler planning a November trip expressed concern after watching hotel beach videos: constantly strong waves and small buoy-fenced swimming zones where people keep getting swept out by the current.

Another guest at the same hotel praised the overall trip and service — they booked spontaneously in one day, staff were attentive and friendly — but this review didn't specifically address wave conditions or sea quality.