Which Sharm el-Sheikh beach area is better in summer — windy or sheltered bay?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
In summer, choose hotels with sea breeze — sheltered bays like Reef Oasis can reach 50°C. Naama Bay is far better for beach relaxation than windless areas.
What the community said
From mid-September the heat is barely noticeable, but the beach can be very windy — towels blow away and it feels cool when entering and exiting the sea.
8 days ago September: strong beach wind
When choosing between Fairuz and Malikeya for July heat, the walk to the beach matters: Malikeya is much closer, which can be a significant factor in extreme summer temperatures.
5 days ago Fairuz vs Malikeya — beach proximity in summer heat
Jaz Lagoon is a summer swimming option: water is warm, there is a breeze, though near the shore there can be minor seaweed and sediment. The adjacent waterpark water is also warm.
1 day ago Jaz Lagoon
By midday the beach becomes nearly unbearable — visitors leave as early as 11 a.m. due to intense heat. Plan beach time for early morning.
2 days ago
In July, sea breeze is essential — sheltered bay hotels can reach over 50°C. Choose accommodation on open stretches of coastline where wind provides relief.
1 day ago July: 50°C+ in sheltered bays
Naama Bay and Reef Oasis are worlds apart in summer comfort. Naama Bay works well for beach holidays, while Port Ghalib is worth visiting only for dining — the beach there is much worse.
2 days ago Naama Bay vs Port Ghalib
Reef Oasis is situated in a windless bay, making August heat particularly brutal there. Factor this in when booking a summer stay in Sharm el-Sheikh.
3 days ago Reef Oasis — windless bay, avoid in summer