What does a red flag mean on the beach in Sharm El Sheikh and can you swim between hotel beach areas?

Reports describe this bay as windy, with the red flag sometimes remaining up for an entire stay; travelers noted this in both December and February.

During a stay beginning August 17, travelers observed the red flag every morning; it was sometimes removed in the afternoon, although the morning sea temperature was very cold.

After chat discussions, travelers confirmed the red flag is raised specifically due to dangerous water conditions (current/wind), not just a formality — many had stayed at the hotel before without ever understanding what it meant.

Swimming along the shore to the neighboring Barcelo hotel raises questions among other travelers — some report that lifeguards in this area strictly monitor beach boundaries and may whistle to call you back.

Travelers asked about a specific hotel where the red flag is raised often, trying to gauge how typical this is for that particular beach before booking.