Continent |
Middle East |
Country |
Israel |
Next Big City |
Tel Aviv |
Next Town |
Haifa |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Shop, Rescue, Shower, Toilet, Food |
Type: |
Chop, Small wave, Medium wave, Big wave |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
No information |
Best Tide: |
No information |
In winter (storms) and summer can get very good waves for surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. Water conditions depending on wind directions and strength, can be anything from choppy to great waves. April to May: North winds bring choppy water. September to October: North winds bring choppy water. June to August: rare Southwest winds bring waves about 2m high. November to February: little storms bring waves about 3-5m high.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Big |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Sandy beach about 1km long.
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Spring:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Summer:
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Shorts |
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Fall:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Summer: air 30-35°C, water 29°C, never rains. Winter: air 15-20°C, water 18°C, rainy/sunny. Wetsuit (3/2 long) is needed only December through April.
Best Months: |
April, May, September, October |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
No information |
Main Direction: |
N |
Wind seasons: April and May: North winds (sideshore) 15-25 knots about 5-6 days every week choppy water. September and October: North winds (sideshore) 15-25 knots about 4-5 days every week choppy water. June to August: rare Southwest winds of 15-20 knots waves water about 2m. Winter: November to February: little storms bring waves about 3-5m and shout winds of 25-35 knots very good wave riding.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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No information |
Go on Tel Aviv - Haifa coast highway in the Krayot Way and the beach is Kiryat Haim. Just north of Haifa.
Rules |
No information |