Bat Yam is Israel's surf hub—a Mediterranean beach break just south of Tel Aviv that has developed a passionate local community. Winter storms from the northwest bring the best conditions, though waves are typically small and the sea breeze often turns things onshore by mid-morning. Early dawn patrols are essential. The Israeli surf scene is vibrant and growing, proving that Mediterranean surfing can thrive even in unexpected places.
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Water temp
22°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
6/10
Access: Beach access from promenade.
Bat Yam works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.1m and 0.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
Offshore wind at Bat Yam blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 45° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
Bat Yam wants WNW swell (260° to 330°) between 0.6m and 2m, with a period of 10s or more for quality waves.
The main season at Bat Yam is Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Apr, Sep. Winter storms bring best swells. Flat in summer. Sea breeze kicks in by 10am.
Fly into TLV, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Beach access from promenade.
Bat Yam is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter storms bring best swells. Flat in summer. Sea breeze kicks in by 10am.