Why do some Red Sea beaches in Egypt get closed (sharks, rough water) and how do I know if it's safe to swim?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
Beaches and piers in Egypt get closed when sharks are spotted or waves are rough, and reopened once the danger passes — timing is unpredictable. Also, wet tiles on piers and near pools get very slippery, so walk slowly even in flip-flops.
What the community said
After rain or splashes, tiles on piers and pool areas become extremely slippery — an unusually strong effect where many tourists fall even in flip-flops. Tip: walk slowly and carefully.
12 days ago
Beach or swimming-zone closures due to sharks are unpredictable: when sharks enter the bay the area is closed, and reopened as soon as they leave. There's no fixed schedule or advance warning.
25 days ago
On the pier, usually only the upper (high) level stays open, while the lower level — which gets flooded by waves — is closed, since waves can wash unsteady people off it.
31 days ago