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Metzitzim: surf spot in Tel Aviv
Sand-bar peaks two beaches north of the Hilton; fairly consistent in winter and rarely crowded, but blown out by onshore wind. Lifeguards usually keep surfers out in the swimming season (April–October).
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- WNW (offshore wind: ESE)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Best season
- Oct – Apr: October, November, December, January, February, March, April
- Water temperature
- 17–29°C (boardshorts (warmest) to 3/2 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Tel Aviv, Israel (32.0942, 34.7706)
Other surf spots in Tel Aviv
- Hilton: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE)
- Hof Aviv (Dolphinarium): Beach break, right-hander, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
- Hof Maravi: Beach break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: all tides, rising
- Gordon: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
- Topsy (Hilton B): Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides, rising
- Hazuk: Beach break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides, rising
- SRF Park TLV: Wave pool, all levels
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Metzitzim?
Metzitzim is in Tel Aviv, 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 ESE.
What wind is offshore at Metzitzim?
Metzitzim 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 Metzitzim?
The best tide at Metzitzim is all tides. The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Metzitzim good for beginners?
Metzitzim suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
What is the surf forecast for Metzitzim?
Swell Cabin rates Metzitzim 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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