How often is the red flag raised on Sharm el-Sheikh beaches and what causes sea closures?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 18 days ago
TL;DR
Red flag closures in Sharm el-Sheikh are occasional, usually due to currents or waves. The sea typically reopens by 11:00 AM, and some areas like Remal tend to be calmer.
What the community said
In the Club Street area there can be waves and choppy conditions. A red flag was raised due to currents, with pontoons only opening around 11:00 AM. Meanwhile, the Remal area had completely calm water the same day.
18 days ago Remal — calmer; Club area — waves
In July there are virtually no mosquitoes or midges. Red flag closures do happen but are infrequent. The main challenge is intense heat and strong sun.
18 days ago July: heat, occasional red flag
In June at Nabq Bay, the red flag was raised only twice over 10 days, and only until midday each time. The rest of the stay the sea was open without restrictions.
18 days ago Nabq Bay, June: 2 red flag days out of 10