Can you swim out beyond the reef without using the pontoon in Sharm el-Sheikh, and how strong is the current near Club Reef and the neighboring Sentido beach?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 14 days ago
TL;DR
Recent swimmer reports say that near Club Reef and the neighboring Sentido beach, it is possible to get out beyond the reef even without relying on the pontoon, and the current is not always strong. However, early swims before the pontoon opens are considered risky because there may be no lifeguards and the coral is sharp.
What the community said
At the neighboring Sentido beach, travelers describe the pontoon as more of a formality: according to swimmer experience, it is easy enough to get beyond the reef without depending on it, and some barely used the pontoon even when it was open.
14 days ago Sentido
One swimmer reported reaching Club Reef beach without problems and did not encounter a strong current. They noted that conditions likely depend on the time of day and the sea state at that moment.
14 days ago Club Reef
Some experienced swimmers do head out to the reef from the right side early in the morning before the pontoon opens, but this is a risky option: there may be no lifeguards at that time, and sharp coral can cause injuries. A wetsuit is sometimes used for protection.
14 days ago right-side reef entry, wetsuit