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BackDoor: surf spot in Haifa
Rocky reef by the Haifa casino at the north end of Bat Galim; lefts and rights over flat rock and sand. Inconsistent, best in winter. Rocks and pollution.
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- NNW (offshore wind: SSE)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Best season
- Oct – Apr: October, November, December, January, February, March, April
- Water temperature
- 18–30°C (boardshorts (warmest) to 3/2 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Haifa, Israel (32.8355, 34.9795)
Live surf cams at BackDoor
- Haifa Casino (BackDoor): Beach Cam Israel, free
Other surf spots in Haifa
- Bat Galim: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: high, rising
- Meridian (Pik): Point break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides
- Dado (Kadarim): Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near BackDoor
- Bat Galim Boutique Hotel (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Beit Skandinavia (0.5 km away): Guesthouse
- Tamer Guest House (1.2 km away): Guesthouse
- Golden Crown Haifa (1.7 km away): Hotel
- German Colony Hostel (1.8 km away): Hostel
- Al Yakhour Hostel (1.9 km away): Hostel
- בית החייל (1.9 km away): Hostel
- The Colony Hotel Haifa (2.0 km away): Hotel
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf BackDoor?
BackDoor is in Haifa, where the best surf season is Oct – Apr (October, November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the SSE.
What wind is offshore at BackDoor?
BackDoor faces NNW, so wind from the SSE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the NNW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf BackDoor?
The best tide at BackDoor is all tides. The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is BackDoor good for beginners?
BackDoor is for advanced surfers.
Is there a surf cam at BackDoor?
Yes: Haifa Casino (BackDoor) (Beach Cam Israel, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near BackDoor?
The nearest places to stay are Bat Galim Boutique Hotel (0.4 km away), Beit Skandinavia (0.5 km away), Tamer Guest House (1.2 km away) and Golden Crown Haifa (1.7 km away). Swell Cabin lists 45 places to stay within 10 km of Haifa.
What is the surf forecast for BackDoor?
Swell Cabin rates BackDoor hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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