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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Israel
Middle East
The 'holy land' for some, somewhat less of a 'destination' as far as the surfing goes... the Mediterranian sometimes throws up sufficient swell. As it is mostly short fetch wind swell, get out there and enjoy it when you can. Notwithstanding this, Israel produces some good surfers
Location: Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon
Geographic coordinates: 31 30 N, 34 45 E
Coastline: 273 km
Climate: temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas
Terrain: Negev desert in the south; low coastal plain; central mountains; Jordan Rift Valley
Natural hazards: sandstorms may occur during spring and summer; droughts
Currency: new Israeli shekel (nis)
Location: Middle East, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Egypt and Lebanon
Geographic coordinates: 31° 30' N, 34° 45' E
Coastline km: 273 km km
Climate: temperate; hot and dry in southern and eastern desert areas
Terrain: Negev desert in the south; low coastal plain; central mountains; Jordan Rift Valley
Elevation: lowest point: Dead Sea -408 m
highest point: Har Meron 1,208 m
Natural hazards: sandstorms may occur during spring and summer; droughts; periodic earthquakes
Currency: New Israeli Shekel (ILS)
Population: 6,352,117 (July 2006 est.)
Languages: Hebrew (official), Arabic used officially for Arab minority, English most commonly used foreign language
Capital: Jerusalem
Divisions: 6 districts (mehozot, singular - mehoz); Central, Haifa, Jerusalem, Northern, Southern, Tel Aviv
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| Surf Equipment | Combi intégrale | Combi inter-saison | Short de bain | Short de bain | Short de bain | Combi inter-saison |
| Water temp. | 61°F | 68°F | 79°F | 84°F | 82°F | 70°F |
| Air temp. | 63°F | 72°F | 81°F | 86°F | 79°F | 73°F |
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Surf Spots
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Quality | Direction | Type | Frequ | Experience |
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| 'Kevere El`Sheik, (Ashkelon) | 7 / - | Right and left | Point-break | 
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| "PENGUIN SHIT" (Herzliya) | 7 / - | Right and left | Sand-bar | 
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| Acadia darom | - / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Acre (mifalim) | - / - | Right and left | Rivermouth |
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| Al Deira Beach, Gaza | - / - | 
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| Al Gal | 17 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Antenot | - / - | Right and left | breakwater/jetty |
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| apolonia | - / - | 
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Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| Argaman's Beach | 29 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Ashdod -hshover | 16 / - |
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Right | Rivermouth |
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| Ashkelon -- shimshon | 15 / - | Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| BackDoor (Haifa) | 32 / - |
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Right and left | Reef-rocky | Experienced surfers | ||
| Bagira Beach | 1 / - | Right and left | Sand-bar | All surfers | |||
| Bat Galim | 20 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Bat-yam (al gal) | 15 / - | Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| Bet Yanay | 17 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Bet-Yanai | - / - | Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| Betzet beach ( Neer Nahariya ) | 2 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Cheesegrater | - / - | Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| Dabush | 22 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Danger | 12 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Dolfinraium | 21 / - |
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Right | Sand-bar | All surfers | ||
| DOSIM BEACH | 31 / - |
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| Dromi(Ashdod) | 6 / - |
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Right | Beach-break |
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| Eilat(green beach) | 6 / - | Right and left | Beach-break | 
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| EILAT(HA MIGDALOR) | 1 / - | Right and left | Reef-coral | All surfers | |||
| Frishman | 2 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Gaza Harbourmouth (Palestine) | 1 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Gordon Beach | 6 / - | All surfers | |||||
| Green Beach | 2 / - | Right | Beach-break |
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| Ha Nifrad | 1 / - | Right and left | Sand-bar | All surfers | |||
| Ha`Radar | 1 / - | Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| HA-ARUBOT | 16 / - |
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Left | Beach-break |
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| Ha-golshim | 26 / - | Right and left | Beach-break | All surfers | |||
| Haambatia | - / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Hadromy | 19 / - | Right | Point-break |
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| Hakshatot (Ashdod) | 29 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Hapanas | 3 / - | Right and left | Sand-bar | All surfers | |||
| Hasharon | 9 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Hasharon Beach | 4 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Havazelet Hasharon | 2 / - | Right and left | Beach-break | Experienced surfers | |||
| Hazuk | 6 / - | Right and left | Beach-break | All surfers | |||
| Hilton | 32 / - |
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Right and left | Reef-rocky |
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| Hof gil (Ashdod) | 4 / - | Left | Sand-bar |
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| Hof maxim (Hifa) | 3 / - | Right and left | Reef-rocky |
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| Igolim ashdod | 3 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break | |||
| jeser a zarka | 2 / - |
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Right | Reef-rocky | Experienced surfers | ||
| Kadarim (Haifa) | 16 / - |
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Right and left | breakwater/jetty |
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| Kontiki | 6 / - | Right and left | breakwater/jetty |
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| Kontiki ( Herzelia ) | 1 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Maravi | 13 / 1 |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Marina | 25 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break | All surfers | ||
| Marina Reef (Nahariya) | 6 / - |
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| Maxim Beach | 6 / - | Right and left | Reef-rocky | Experienced surfers | |||
| Netanya(poleg) | 8 / - |
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| Neurim (youth) beach | 21 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Nirvana Beach | 8 / - | Right and left | Beach-break | All surfers | |||
| Palmachim - Htzinorot | 12 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Palmahim - Behind the cliff | 14 / - | Right and left | All surfers | ||||
| Papaya (Nahriya) | 1 / - | Right and left | All surfers | ||||
| pik | - / 1 |
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Right and left | Point-break |
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| Poeblo Espaniol ( Rishon Le-Zion) | - / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Rasko beach | 5 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Rishon | 23 / - | Right and left |
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| Sea of Galilee | - / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Secret spot in the north | 10 / - | Right | Point-break |
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| Shavei Tzion | 11 / - |
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Right and left | Reef-rocky |
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| Sheraton- Metzitzim | 3 / - | Right and left | Sand-bar | All surfers | |||
| Shonit beach ( Caesarea ) | 4 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Shover (Ashkelon) | 3 / - | Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| Sidney Ali ( Herzelia ) | 8 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Sironit Beach | 18 / - |
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Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| Sokolov Beach ( Nahariya ) | 9 / - | Right and left | Reef-rocky |
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| Sokolov nahria | 29 / - | Right and left | Beach-break | All surfers | |||
| South Beach | 6 / - | Right and left | Beach-break | All surfers | |||
| stalbeach-haifa | 3 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break |
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| Tayelet-ashkelon | 4 / - | Left | Sand-bar |
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| TE PEAK | 12 / - |
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Right and left | breakwater/jetty |
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| Tel-Baruch | 29 / - |
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Right and left | breakwater/jetty | All surfers | ||
| THE CANTRY | 5 / - | Right and left | Beach-break |
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| The Reef | 9 / - |
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Right and left | Reef-rocky | Experienced surfers | ||
| Topsy | 6 / - |
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Right and left | Reef-rocky |
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| Ziqim Beach | 4 / - |
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Right and left | Sand-bar |
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| Zvulun Beach | 27 / - |
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Right and left | Beach-break | All surfers |
Comments
By stefan , 01-12-2009
Surfboard hire around Ashdod? - Hello!
I may be heading to Ashdod at the beginning of 2010 to work for several short periods at a time.
I was wondering if you know of a place that rents out surfboards in Ashdod?
I normally ride a 6' 3'', but really any kind of shortboard would be fine in case there are waves when I have a day off here and there.
Would very much appreciate any tips you have on board hire or surfing in that region in general.
cheers for now,
Stefan
By Anonymous , 11-09-2008
to the australian... - living in israel is a fight: the heat, 3 years in the army, war, terror, jewish mothers... and in israel politeness is a nasty word in general.
surfing in israel is a fight as well: no waves, to many surfers with or without the waves, good spots are being destroyed by massif so called development, pollution etc. SO
be kind with us the time we kick old aggressive habits. and anyway don't mess with an israeli - he will come back with his army gang of falafel eaters and brothers and cousins (everyone in IL is a "brother")...
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By Mel McManus , 04-05-2010
Surf harmony in the Holy Land - Since 1974 my local break Tel-Baruch (Tel-Ba or TB) has gone from a f...... shit-hole to sheer bliss & harmonious surfing amongst the locals & any visiting "guests". The quality & consistency of the waves have improved "beyond your wildest dreams". Water is crystal clean & the beach/parking facilities are "ucla" (great). Like our occasional jap surfer ("occasional" - over the last 10-12 years) & our new Aussie guest, just join in & enjoy rippin with some really cool Israelis (especially the Xtreme surf-chicks - extremely fearless, modest & REALLY, REALLY so beautiful!)