Shuwaiba beach

Hi!
I'm planning on taking a trip to Shuwaiba Beach(not the resort) for Eid vacation.  I'll be following the drictions given in Desert Treks from Jeddah by patricia Barbor.

My questions are to anyone who has recently been to Shuwaiba Beach.

Is the beach suitable for swimming and camping?
Can I still follow the directions from the book?

Any information about Shuwaiba will be helpful.

Thanks!

waiting to read abt this n also if there is any group who goes for desert trips from Jeddah