Ashkelon Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ashkelon Surf Guide
The southernmost city on the Israeli coastline, Ashqelon’s long, wide beaches are welcoming, yet for some reason they remain mostly uncrowded and even empty compared to all the other spots around Israel. With nice beachbreaks and some good, sheltered waves, Ashqelon is a great place for all surfers. Likes NNW swells but can handle N swells better than most of Israel and can handle any wind up to 15kts.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Suitable for all levels on the smaller days, but can get quite hectic on the bigger, stormier days.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Empty compared to every other spot in Israel.
Spot Rating
Fun
Ashqelon might not be the best spot in Israel, but it can surely provide some fun, empty rides.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be a long paddle on bigger days.
Water Quality
Fair
Due to a few nearby rivers and the proximity to two industrial ports, water quality is quite poor, especially during the winter months.
Hazards
Strong currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard
Access
Plenty of free parking lots.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
All.
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