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Sokolov: surf spot in Nahariya

Fast, powerful peak over sand and rock off Sokolov Street on the promenade, best in winter. No channel, so paddling out is hard on winter days; rips and rocks. Ultra crowded at weekends.

Wave

lefts & rights

Level

all levels

Faces

WNW (offshore wind: ESE)

Best tide

mid to high

Best season

Oct – Apr: October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Water temperature

18–30°C (boardshorts (warmest) to 3/2 mm (coldest))

Location

Nahariya, Israel (33.0045, 35.0866)

Live surf cams at Sokolov

• Sokolov: GoSurf Israel, free

Other surf spots in Nahariya

• Betzet: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: low, dropping

Places to stay near Sokolov

• בית רוטמן (0.4 km away): Hotel
• בית שרה (0.5 km away): Hotel
• פרנק (0.6 km away): Hotel
• פנורמה (0.6 km away): Hotel
• פארק פלאזה (0.7 km away): Hotel
• רוזנבלט (0.7 km away): Hotel
• עדן (0.8 km away): Hotel
• קרלטון (0.8 km away): Hotel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Sokolov?

Sokolov is in Nahariya, where the best surf season is Oct – Apr (October, November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: mid to high. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ESE.

What wind is offshore at Sokolov?

Sokolov faces WNW, so wind from the ESE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WNW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.

What is the best tide to surf Sokolov?

The best tide at Sokolov is mid to high. The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.

Is Sokolov good for beginners?

Sokolov suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.

Is there a surf cam at Sokolov?

Yes: Sokolov (GoSurf Israel, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.

Where can I stay near Sokolov?

The nearest places to stay are בית רוטמן (0.4 km away), בית שרה (0.5 km away), פרנק (0.6 km away) and פנורמה (0.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 38 places to stay within 10 km of Nahariya.

What is the surf forecast for Sokolov?

Swell Cabin rates Sokolov 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.

Nahariya surf guide

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