Can you swim at Nabq Bay beaches in Sharm El Sheikh in November, or are red-flag closures common?

As one participant wrote in October 2026, the problem at Nabq in November is not so much the wind itself as the frequent red flags: swimming is banned under a red flag, and a whole week can pass without a single day in the sea.

Another participant remarked ironically in October 2026 that, despite the warnings, guests still book Nabq hotels in winter and then ask how much a taxi to Fanar beach costs — that is, they end up looking for a more sheltered swimming spot elsewhere in Sharm El Sheikh.

Hotels put a sign showing the current beach-flag color at reception, and travelers recommend checking it so you do not walk to the beach for nothing. A traveler who stayed in September 2026 reported winds of 9–10 m/s for all seven days and constant waves, while the flag switched between yellow and red seemingly at the staff's discretion — he saw little difference in the waves.

In September 2026 one participant called Nabq a very risky choice: the wind is strong enough to knock you off your feet, the beach flies a red flag, and in their view it is not suitable at all for a holiday with children.