Beach
both
Level 3/10

Bat Yam

Tel Aviv District, Israel
🌀Strong rips👥Crowded

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.

10-Day Forecast
Today16
54
Fair
1.3m@8s
12km/h
Mon17
45
Fair
1.2m@7s
12km/h
Tue18
36
Poor
1.1m@7s
14km/h
Wed19
33
Poor
0.8m@6s
12km/h
Thu20
16
Poor
0.5m@5s
13km/h
Fri21
23
Poor
0.6m@5s
10km/h
Sat22
26
Poor
0.7m@5s
10km/h
Sun23
33
Poor
0.7m@5s
10km/h
Mon24
36
Poor
0.8m@6s
13km/h
Tue25
40
Poor
0.8m@6s
13km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 15 km/h
Swell
1.3m
WNW(296°)
Score: 17/25
Period
8s
Short period / windswell
Score: 16/25
Wind
12km/h
W(260°)
Score: 5/25
Weather
30°C
0.0mm52%
First light 5:36amSunrise 6:06amSunset 7:24pmLast light 7:54pm
Windswell0.1m@1sConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 8:43am–4:38pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.1–0.5m
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tidem
6:30am0.0m
12:42pm0.3m
6:45pm0.0m
12:50am0.3m
7:00am0.0m
1:15pm0.3m
7:10pm0.0m
1:30am0.3m
7:30am0.0m
1:50pm0.2m
7:30pm0.1m
2:00am0.3m
8:30am0.0m
2:30pm0.2m
8:10pm0.1m
2:30am0.2m
9:10am0.1m
3:30pm0.1m
8:30pm0.1m
3:30am0.2m
12:00pm0.1m
4:30pm0.1m
10:30pm0.1m
6:30am0.2m
2:00pm0.1m
8:30pm0.2m
1:30am0.1m
8:00am0.2m
3:00pm0.1m
9:00pm0.2m
2:30am0.1m
8:50am0.3m
3:10pm0.0m
9:15pm0.3m
3:00am0.1m
9:30am0.3m
3:50pm0.0m
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Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

6:30 am
Low tide - 0.00m
12:42 pm
High tide - 0.33m
6:45 pm
Low tide - 0.01m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

54
Fair
Components
Swell Direction20/25
Swell Size17/25
Swell Period16/25
Wind5/25
Raw Score58/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+1
💨 Gusty Wind-5
Adjusted Score54/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score54
🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
WNW (290°)
Direction range
260° - 330°
Size range
0.6m - 2m
Ideal size
1.6m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
10s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
45° - 135°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
all
Optimal range
0.1m - 0.5m

Water temp

22°C

Wetsuit

Springsuit / 2mm

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

6/10

Access: Beach access from promenade.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Bat Yam?

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.

What wind direction is offshore at Bat Yam?

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.

What swell size and direction work best at Bat Yam?

Bat Yam wants WNW swell (260° to 330°) between 0.6m and 2m, with a period of 10s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Bat Yam?

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.

How do I get to Bat Yam?

Fly into TLV, then allow about 20 minutes by road. Beach access from promenade.

What kind of wave is Bat Yam?

Bat Yam is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Apr, Sep

Winter storms bring best swells. Flat in summer. Sea breeze kicks in by 10am.

Getting There

Airport
TLV
Drive time
20 min
Data quality
verified

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