Egypt
South Sinai · Red Sea

Sharks Bay

Popular beach in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

Very warm water with calm seas and a light breeze — great swimming conditions.

Sea temperature now
28.2°Ctropical
Excellent
Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine
Air temperature
36.8°C
Wave height
0.4 m
Wind
10.8 km/h
UV index
7.7 UV index

Location

Sharks Bay on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

No wetsuit

At 28.2°C the water is warm enough to swim and surf in just a swimsuit or boardshorts.

Surf & watersports
Tropical-feel conditions. Most swimmers stay comfortable for an hour or more without thermal protection. UV exposure is the bigger risk — sunscreen and a rash vest are worth packing.
Open-water swimming
Open-water swims of 60+ minutes feel comfortable with no neoprene.

Recommendation tuned for Sharks Bay's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Sharks Bay today?

The sea is currently 28.2°C — excellent swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find it pleasant.

Key takeaways
  • • Located in South Sinai, Egypt (Red Sea).
  • Family friendly with calm, accessible water.
  • • Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Jan – Feb – Mar – Apr – May – Jun – Jul – Aug – Sep – Oct – Nov – Dec

MonthSeaComfort
Jan21°CPleasant
Feb20°CPleasant
Mar21°CPleasant
Apr22°CWarm
May24°CWarm
Jun26°CHot
Jul28°CHot
Aug28°CHot
Sep28°CHot
Oct26°CHot
Nov24°CWarm
Dec22°CWarm

Nearby beaches

The closest coastline, with live water temperatures.