Hilton Beach Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Hilton Beach Surf Guide
In the middle of Tel Aviv, just in front of the Hilton Hotel, Hilton Beach is one of Tel Aviv’s best spots, located right between the Marina of Tel Aviv and a big, T-shaped jetty. With a reef/sand mix bottom, Hilton can provide small mushy peaks on waist-high days, and some nice A-frames on bigger, more powerful days. The spot is quite sheltered, so it can handle any winds up to 20 kts other than straight W.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Suitable for beginners when it’s small, but when it gets bigger the current and the reef can make it difficult and a bit dangerous, even for intermediate surfers.
Local Vibe
Doable
Super competitive vibes.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Usually super crowded, but it’s still possible to get it with thin crowds every once in a while because it can so suddenly turn on, even on small days.
Spot Rating
Fun
Nice walls to work with, but can change a lot as the sand fills in between the rocks during spring and summer.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy paddle if you stick to either of the jetties.
Water Quality
Dirty
As with any spot in the middle of a big city, it can be an issue, especially during the winter months.
Hazards
Crowds and rocks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Longboard
Access
Hilton Beach is located in the heart of Tel Aviv, so parking can either be expensive if you go into one of the many parking lots around, or hard to find if you’re searching on the streets close to the spot.
Bottom
Mix of rocks and sand.
Best Season
All.
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