Is it comfortable to swim in Hurghada with kids when it's windy?

Hurghada can work well for families who mainly want to swim: one review notes a very gradual sea entry suitable for children and non-swimmers. Wind is frequent and can create waves, which may be enjoyable, but the destination is not ideal for snorkeling.

Not everyone finds it comfortable: in August 2026 a family staying in Hurghada wrote that the wind blew almost constantly. First the younger children fell ill, then the older ones started coughing, and finally the parents got sore throats. They put it down to the strong wind after getting out of the water, which made the kids cold very quickly. The family is considering Sharm El Sheikh or a wind-sheltered bay in Hurghada for their next holiday. This is one family's experience, not a medical conclusion.

In July 2026 a grandmother on holiday with her six-year-old granddaughter wrote that they were enjoying everything, though there were some nuances; in her view, it helped a lot that the girl swims well and does not swallow water.

When the kids take a break from the afternoon heat, adults can relax separately: in June 2026 a traveler wrote that at their hotel she and her husband would head to the 16+ pool at that time. Not every hotel has one, so check when booking.

A positive experience: in June 2026 a mother wrote that even on windy days her children got out of the water without problems — they wrapped themselves in towels straight away, dried off a little and were fine. During their trip they never had that teeth-chattering feeling after leaving the water.

A traveler who returned from Hurghada in late June 2026 wrote that there is always wind there, but at that time it was pleasant and refreshing and made the sun feel less intense. In her observation, it was mostly families with children who stayed in the water for a long time — the kids simply did not want to get out.