Is it safe to swim in Sharm El Sheikh when the beach has a red flag warning?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
At some beaches (Amphora, Farana Bay) a red flag is raised almost every morning, but the sea usually calms down by afternoon and there are no strong currents near shore — tourists swim anyway despite the flag.
What the community said
At Farana Bay beach the red flag is up almost constantly, but people swim close to shore without issue. Conditions were ideal recently: dead calm after lunch, no lifeguard whistles or restrictions, and no currents.
5 days ago Farana Bay beach
The beach near the 'Matrukha' area (likely Marriott zone) has very changeable sea conditions: calm in the morning, almost stormy by evening. The red flag doesn't stop anyone — locals and tourists even enjoy the waves.
5 days ago
Travelers asked whether the beach near the 'Amphora' hotel often raises a red flag in the mornings, closing the sea for swimming — based on nearby beaches, this is a common morning occurrence.
5 days ago Amphora hotel