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Summary

Surfing in Israel is growing rapidly, and Tel Aviv has become the beating heart of this emerging surf scene. While the country isn’t exposed to ocean swells, the Mediterranean Sea consistently delivers fun, surfable waves, especially during the winter months. Tel Aviv is now a recognized stop on the World Surf League Qualifying Series, a testament to its rising status on the global surfing map.

The surf here may not match the power of the Atlantic or Pacific, but Tel Aviv offers a unique surf experience: urban beaches, warm weather, year-round surf, and a vibrant beach culture. Whether you’re a beginner looking to catch your first wave or an experienced surfer chasing a fun winter swell, Tel Aviv is a solid surf destination.

Tel Aviv Surf Beach

When to go

The best time to surf Tel-Aviv, Israel is from December to April because swells will be bigger although temperatures drop considerably. The summer months, from May to November will have smaller waves and higher temperatures which is perfect for learning.

January-FebruaryMarch-AprilMay-JuneJuly-AugustSeptember-OctoberNovember-December
Suitable for:All surfersAll surfersAll surfersAll surfersAll surfersAll surfers
Air temperature13°C
55°F		17°C
63°F		23°C
73°F		26°C
79°F		24°C
75°F		16°C
61°F
Water temperature18°C
64°F		18°C
64°F		23°C
73°F		28°C
82°F		27°C
81°F		22°C
72°F
CrowdFairly crowdedFairly crowdedFairly crowdedVery crowdedFairly crowdedFairly crowded
Swell Consistency70%60%50%50%60%70%
Swell height5 ft4 ft3 ft3 ft4 ft5 ft

Where to stay in Tel-Aviv

Surf spots in Tel-Aviv

Hilton beach

One of Tel-Aviv’s best reef break is right in front of massive Hilton tower. Not working so consistently, it needs a good SW swell to produce some nice A-frames.

  • Wave direction : Right and left
  • Bottom : Reef
  • Best tide : Any
  • Skill level : Any
  • Optimal swell direction : SW
  • Optimal wind direction : E

Kontiki and Sironit

Located just south of Hilton, Kontiki and Sironit are soft, forgiving waves that consistently pick up northwest wind swells. These beaches are ideal for surf schools, longboarding, and small-wave shredding.

  • Wave direction : Right and left
  • Bottom : Sand
  • Best tide : Any
  • Skill level : Any
  • Optimal swell direction : NW
  • Optimal wind direction : SE

Dromi

Dromi is a consistent surf spot that works well on westerly wind swells. The sandy bottom and open setup make it suitable for all skill levels, but winter swells can provide punchy, head-high peaks that challenge more advanced surfers.

  • Wave direction : Right and left
  • Bottom : Sand
  • Best tide : Any
  • Skill level : Any
  • Optimal swell direction : W
  • Optimal wind direction : SE

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