What are beach conditions like at the sunken pontoon area in Sharm el-Sheikh — sunbeds, current, water clarity?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 25 days ago
TL;DR
In the morning (before 11am) sunbeds are available and water is clearer. After lunch it gets crowded, water turns murky and shallow. Strong currents can occur near the new/sunken pontoon.
What the community said
At the sunken pontoon area, arriving around 8am you can find free sunbeds — about 6 umbrellas right at the entrance to the new pontoon, with more available further up. A group of three had no trouble finding spots.
25 days ago Sunken pontoon, 8am — sunbeds available
Strong currents can occur near the sunken and new pontoon — not constant, but guards warn swimmers. Those who swam to the right were carried far by the current.
25 days ago Caution: strong current to the right of the pontoon
After noon the beach gets extremely crowded, water turns murky and loses visibility, and depth drops to knee-level in places. Morning conditions are significantly better.
25 days ago Afternoon: shallow, murky, overcrowded
During peak season the beach is packed with tourists, reminiscent of a crowded Russian resort. Reports of rotavirus infections were noted among visitors.
25 days ago Rotavirus risk during peak season