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Topsy (Hilton B): surf spot in Tel Aviv

Old Sheraton beach just north of the Hilton and the marina: hollow, fast lefts and rights over uneven reef and sand on southwest swells. Ultra crowded at weekends.

Wave

Reef break, lefts & rights

Level

all levels

Faces

WNW (offshore wind: ESE)

Best tide

all tides, rising

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 (32.0921, 34.7694)

Live surf cams at Topsy (Hilton B)

• Hilton B (Surf Academy): WaveHub, free

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
• Metzitzim: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
• 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 Topsy (Hilton B)?

Topsy (Hilton B) 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, rising. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ESE.

What wind is offshore at Topsy (Hilton B)?

Topsy (Hilton B) 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 Topsy (Hilton B)?

The best tide at Topsy (Hilton B) is all tides, rising. The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.

Is Topsy (Hilton B) good for beginners?

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

Is there a surf cam at Topsy (Hilton B)?

Yes: Hilton B (Surf Academy) (WaveHub, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.

What is the surf forecast for Topsy (Hilton B)?

Swell Cabin rates Topsy (Hilton B) 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.

Tel Aviv surf guide

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