Are boats running today? Red Sea ports
Today, Sat 14 Nov
Not confirmed yet today
Not confirmed yet today
Not confirmed yet today
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We haven't posted today's status yet. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll check whether your boat trip is going.
When the wind is strong, the port authorities close the port and excursion boats stay in. We check every morning and post here whether boats are running from each port, so you know before the bus picks you up.
Wind now and tomorrow
| Port | Wind now | Tomorrow on a boat |
|---|---|---|
| Hurghada | 14 km/hnorth | Some chop |
| Sharm El Sheikh | 14 km/hsouth-west | Some chop |
| Marsa Alam | 26 km/hnorth | Some chop |
| Hamata | 23 km/hnorth | Some chop |
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 30 minutes. Each day shows the strongest wind between 6:00 and 18:00, when the boats are out. Whether boats sail is up to the port authorities, and we update the status above when we know.
Port pages
Questions about the port
Why does the port close?
Because of wind. When it blows hard, the open sea between the coast and the islands gets too rough for excursion boats and snorkelling, so the port authorities stop boats going out.
Who decides whether boats sail?
The port authorities, not the tour companies. When a port is closed, no excursion boat leaves it, whichever company you booked with.
When do you update this page?
Every morning, before the boats leave.
What can I do if the port is closed?
Trips on land usually run as normal: desert safaris, Luxor and Cairo day trips and city tours.
Not sure whether your trip is on?
Message us on WhatsApp +20 101 337 0369 or Telegram @sinbad_tour_bot, or call +20 100 687 2059. We answer 24/7.
