Is it safe and comfortable to swim or snorkel at Red Sea beaches in Egypt when the yellow flag is up?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
A yellow flag at Red Sea beaches in Egypt usually means swimming is allowed with caution, and many travelers report comfortable snorkeling from the pier with weak current and good reef visibility. Shore entry depends on the beach: some areas have waves and natural rock slabs, so a large beach, pool, or waterpark can be a better backup.
What the community said
According to the most recent report, swimming was comfortable under a yellow flag both before and after noon: the reef was partly open, there were plenty of fish, and the current was barely noticeable, so people could swim and snorkel freely.
11 days ago yellow flag
On a larger beach, waves were reported to be much smaller than in other spots. Even there, the shoreline had natural rock slabs in places, so shore entry still requires caution.
11 days ago large beach
If the sea feels inconvenient from the shore, travelers suggest using the pools or waterpark instead. When the yellow flag is up, entering from the pier is generally considered a better option than swimming in from the beach.
11 days ago pier / waterpark