How windy is Hurghada in summer and does wind affect swimming?
Based on 3 discussions with 8 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Summer wind in Hurghada is warm and welcome in the heat, but getting out of the water can feel cold due to gusts. The sea itself stays calm enough for swimming.
What the community said
Wind can occur at any time of year in Hurghada. In September it tends to be warm and pleasant rather than bothersome.
3 days ago September — warm wind
Sea temperature in Sahel stays around +28°C, but strong wind makes long swims uncomfortable — getting out of the water feels genuinely cold despite air temps of +36°C.
3 days ago Water +28°C, air +36°C
In summer, the wind in Hurghada is a relief from the intense heat — without it the temperatures would be very hard to bear.
3 days ago
Wearing light summer dresses is comfortable — the wind is warm in summer and provides a pleasant breeze rather than uncomfortable gusts.
3 days ago
In June and July wind blows regularly but stays warm. The sea remains calm and suitable for swimming.
3 days ago June–July: warm wind
In late June, morning wind gusts can reach 15 m/s with air temperatures around +26°C.
3 days ago Gusts up to 15 m/s, air +26°C