Surf Spots

Argaman's Beach

Northern Israel, Israel

Argaman's is a consistent beach break that works best with westerly swell and offshore wind from the southeast, offering both left and right-hand peaks. It receives the most substantial and reliable swells during the winter months from November through April when Mediterranean storm systems deliver bigger waves. Argaman is situated in the Netanya area about three kilometers from downtown, tucked beside a military facility. It's known as a quieter, more sheltered beach where locals prefer to surf away from the busier central beaches. The area has a restaurant, changing facilities, restrooms, lifeguards, and medical staff, making it accessible for casual surfers.

Ashdod

Southern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Atlit Beach

Northern Israel, Israel

BackDoor (Haifa)

Northern Israel, Israel

BackDoor is a steep, hollow right-hand reef break protected by two jetties on Bat Galim beach at the southern end of Haifa Bay. The reef is moss-covered, which surfers describe as feeling relatively soft against the body compared to typical bare rock. It works best with west-northwest swell combined with south winds, particularly during winter Mediterranean storms, and produces Israel's most reliable tubing waves. The break is advanced-only due to the shallow, sharp reef, and hazards include not just the reef itself but also surrounding rocks, pollution from Haifa's port, and heavy crowds when conditions align. The Israeli surfing tradition itself dates to the mid-1950s when pioneer boards arrived and local shapers began producing equipment in Haifa during the 1970s. BackDoor became a core break as the domestic scene developed, taking its name from the famous Hawaiian peak due to wave similarities. While professional surfing competitions have returned to Israel in recent years, Bat Galim hosts international wind and kite-surfing events more prominently than reef-break competitions. BackDoor sits at the far southern end of Haifa Bay adjacent to the skeleton of the historic Casino hotel. The beach includes a surf club that provides rental and lesson services. Tide does not significantly affect wave quality at this break. Water temperatures vary considerably by season, ranging from around 17°C in early March to 28°C in summer, so winter wetsuit coverage is advisable.

Bat Galim

Northern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate

Beit Yanai

Northern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Caesarea

Northern Israel, Israel

Dolphinarium

Southern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Dromi - Herzlyia Marina

Northern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Gazebbo Beach

Northern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Gordon Beach

Southern Israel, Israel

Ha-Rama Beach

Southern Israel, Israel

Hakshatot

Southern Israel, Israel

Hazuk Beach

Northern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Hilton Beach

Southern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Israel Rovercam

Northern Israel, Israel

Jisr az-zarqa

Northern Israel, Israel

Kadarim

Northern Israel, Israel

Maagan Michael

Northern Israel, Israel

Maaravi

Southern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Manta Ray

Southern Israel, Israel

Marina

Northern Israel, Israel

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Marina Dan Acadia

Southern Israel, Israel

Nachal Yarkon St.

Southern Israel, Israel

Netanya

Northern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard

Nirvana Beach

Northern Israel, Israel

Olga Beach

Northern Israel, Israel

Poleg Beach

Southern Israel, Israel

Sdot Yam

Northern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · longboard

Shavei Tzion

Northern Israel, Israel

Shavei Tzion is an intermediate reef break near Nahariya in Northern Israel that works across all tides. It's best with westerly swell and ESE winds, though onshore winds quickly blow it out. Rocks in the lineup require careful navigation.

Sidna Ali

Northern Israel, Israel

Sironit Beach

Northern Israel, Israel

Sironit Beach is a reef and sand bottom break near Netanya in Northern Israel. The spot receives best swell from the WNW and handles ESE winds well. Crowds build significantly when conditions are favorable for surf.

Stalbeach

Northern Israel, Israel

Tel Baruch North

Southern Israel, Israel

The Peak

Northern Israel, Israel

advanced · shortboard

Topsy

Southern Israel, Israel

Topsy is a beginner-friendly break near Tel Aviv featuring both left and right wave directions. The spot works best with easterly winds and southwestern swell, with a sandy and reef bottom.

intermediate · advanced · shortboard

Zvulun

Northern Israel, Israel

beginner · intermediate · shortboard