What are sea conditions like for swimming and snorkeling in Sharm El Sheikh—wind, low tide, and marine life in Ras Mohammed?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 13 days ago
TL;DR
Sharm El Sheikh is very hot in summer, but a sea breeze often makes the beach more comfortable. Some beaches, including Aladdin, can have very strong low tide, while in Ras Mohammed in November you can snorkel for hours and may spot marine life, even small sharks.
What the community said
In November, it’s possible to spend around 4 hours in the water at Ras Mohammed if you visit several snorkeling stops—one report mentioned 3 beaches in a single trip. Small sharks can occasionally appear in deeper water, but sightings are brief, so keep your camera ready.
13 days ago Ras Mohammed
Aladdin Beach can get very strong low tide: on one day, the water receded so far that people could walk almost all the way to the buoys. If your goal is swimming rather than wading, check sea conditions in advance or choose a beach with a jetty.
13 days ago Aladdin Beach
In late June, beach weather in Sharm is extremely hot, and a sea breeze makes a noticeable difference. For summer trips, this means the coast feels more manageable when there is some wind off the water.
13 days ago Sharm El Sheikh, late June