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Meridian (Pik): surf spot in Haifa

Sandy point peak in front of the Meridian hotel, working from under 1 m; very crowded with some localism. Best on winter groundswells.

Wave

Point break, lefts & rights

Level

all levels

Faces

W (offshore wind: E)

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 (32.8071, 34.9556)

Live surf cams at Meridian (Pik)

• Meridian: 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
• BackDoor: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), 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 Meridian (Pik)

• מגדלי חוף הכרמל - בנין אלמוג (0.1 km away): Hotel
• מגדל הים מלון דירות - בניין אלמוג (0.2 km away): Hotel
• מלון לאונרדו (0.3 km away): Hotel
• מלון הר הכרמל (1.8 km away): Hotel
• HI Haifa (1.9 km away): Hostel
• דן כרמל (2.8 km away): Hotel
• וילה כרמל (2.8 km away): Hotel
• Tamer Guest House (2.8 km away): Guesthouse

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Meridian (Pik)?

Meridian (Pik) 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 E.

What wind is offshore at Meridian (Pik)?

Meridian (Pik) faces W, so wind from the E blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the W blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.

What is the best tide to surf Meridian (Pik)?

The best tide at Meridian (Pik) is all tides. The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.

Is Meridian (Pik) good for beginners?

Meridian (Pik) suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.

Is there a surf cam at Meridian (Pik)?

Yes: Meridian (Beach Cam Israel, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.

Where can I stay near Meridian (Pik)?

The nearest places to stay are מגדלי חוף הכרמל - בנין אלמוג (0.1 km away), מגדל הים מלון דירות - בניין אלמוג (0.2 km away), מלון לאונרדו (0.3 km away) and מלון הר הכרמל (1.8 km away). Swell Cabin lists 45 places to stay within 10 km of Haifa.

What is the surf forecast for Meridian (Pik)?

Swell Cabin rates Meridian (Pik) 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.

Haifa surf guide

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