Is it safe to swim in Hurghada – are there sea urchins or dangerous creatures near the shore?

From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 22 days ago

TL;DR

In July–September 2026, participants most often warned about currents: there can be currents past the cape and the water is often murky, currents near the El Fanar cape are stronger than in Ras Katy bay, and at a long pier swimmers are advised to use fins. Sea urchins also occur near the shore: in July 2026 a traveler stepped on one and pulled the spine out of her heel herself, with no complications.

What the community said

About one beach with a long pier, a guest wrote in September 2026 that there is a current but it can be managed; swimming with fins is recommended. The reef by this pier was described as very beautiful.

22 days ago Long pier and current — bring fins

Some travelers who swam past the cape to the right report that currents exist there and the water is often murky; the currents near the El Fanar cape are described as stronger than those near the Ras Katy bay area, where fins are recommended for swimming.

35 days ago currents past the cape (Ras Katy / El Fanar)

In July 2026 a traveler said she stepped on a sea urchin. The spines did not break off and she pulled them out of her heel herself, with no after-effects. Afterwards she wrote that it reminded her the sea can be dangerous and urged others to take care.

83 days ago Sea urchin spine in the heel