Hurghada port today: are boats running?
Today, Sat 14 Nov
Not confirmed yet today
We haven't posted today's status yet. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll check whether your boat trip is going.
Boat trips from Hurghada only leave when the port is open. On windy days the port authorities close it, and then no excursion boat goes out, whichever company you booked with.
Wind in Hurghada: next three days
Now: north wind 14 km/h.
| Day | Wind | On a boat |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 14 km/hnorth | Calm |
| Tomorrow | 27 km/hnorth-west | Some chop |
| Mon 16 Nov | 28 km/hnorth-west | 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.
Boat trips from Hurghada
Orange Bay by boat
Full day on a yacht: white beach on the island, reef snorkelling, lunch on board and a banana or sofa boat ride.
Paradise Island by boat
Island in the Giftun group, snorkelling on an open-sea reef and a banana or sofa boat ride.
Dolphin House by boat
Yacht day to the reef where a pod of wild dolphins lives. You snorkel on the surface and watch them in open water.
Nemo Island by boat
The lowest-priced island day: white sand, reef snorkelling, lunch on board, banana or sofa boat.
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 the port is closed, no excursion boat sails from Hurghada, 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. See all tours in Hurghada.
Which months are windiest in Hurghada?
Our Hurghada weather by month page shows how many windy days each month usually has.
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.
