Is it safe to swim in the sea in Hurghada at night or during strong wind and low tide?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 10 days ago
TL;DR
In Hurghada, sea swimming is generally considered safe only from sunrise to sunset: night swimming is not allowed, and strong wind or low tide can lead to pontoon closures. Travelers in July reported exposed coral, chilly wind after getting out, and strong currents near sea access points.
What the community said
Recent reports from Hurghada said that during strong low tide and wind, the pontoon access near Harem toward Sheraton was closed. The reason was exposed coral at the entry points and a strong return current, which lifeguards considered unsafe for swimming back.
10 days ago Harem — Sheraton
Travelers advise not entering the sea after sunset: in Hurghada, night swimming is treated as unsafe and effectively off-limits, and insurance may not cover an incident in those conditions. A practical rule is to swim only between sunrise and sunset.
10 days ago sunrise to sunset
Another reason to avoid the sea at night in Hurghada is increased marine activity after sunset. Travelers warn that many more sea creatures come closer to shore at night, so even if the water looks calm, the chance of unpleasant encounters is higher than during the day.
10 days ago night swimming