Why is the sea sometimes cloudy/murky in Sharm el Sheikh and when is it clearest?

One traveler confirmed murky water does occur cyclically, often coinciding with full moon and peak low tides — but it's not daily, and waves forcing pontoon closures are rare.

Tip for choosing where to stay: to avoid cloudy water, swim early around 7am before sediment stirs up, or head to beaches in the Ramla area.

Another review: even with worries from past complaints about murky sea, during a full moon and peak tide period the water was cloudy only a couple of times over the whole trip — so don't panic based on old reviews.

First-timers may be shocked initially, but bad episodes are usually quickly forgotten — overall the Red Sea remains beautiful for a vacation.