Surf spot

Bet Yanay

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Country: Israel
Coordinates: 32.3852, 34.8618

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Wave period (s)	5.2	4.4	4.3	4.3	4.3	4.5	4.2	3.5	3.6	3.8	3.9	4	4	4.3	3.8	3.9	4	4.1	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4.2	4	3.8	4	4	4	4	4.1	4	3.8	4	4.3	4.5	4.7	4.8	5	4.9	5	5	5.2	5.2	5.3	5.3	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.3	5.3	5.2	5	5	5	4.9
Wave energy (kJ)	17	13	11	10	9	7	7	6	6	5	5	6	6	6	6	6	7	7	6	6	6	6	5	5	5	5	6	6	6	6	6	7	7	11	15	19	24	29	34	40	45	47	52	53	54	56	56	54	47	42	35	27	22	19	15	13
Wind speed (km/h)	9.5	8.4	2.8	7	16.4	18.8	17.3	10.6	6.9	5.1	5.1	8.2	16.5	18.7	14.8	4.8	4.4	3.1	4.3	7	15.6	18.3	16	10.6	4.6	1.8	1.1	3.3	15.6	19.5	19.7	12.8	7.9	5.5	5.4	12.2	19.5	21.2	16.2	11.5	11.3	11.2	10.9	15.1	20.7	20.3	14.6	6.8	7.5	4.9	8.1	9.8	15.4	20.4	19.2	11.7
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Bet Yanay (Beit Yanai), Israel is a beach break on the central Mediterranean coast, north of Netanya, known for being one of the more consistent surfable spots in Israel when winter swells line up.

Quick description

Type: Beach break
Location: Beit Yanai beach, near the mouth of the Alexander River
Best swell: Northwest to west swells
Best wind: East or southeast offshore winds
Best season: Late fall through spring, especially winter
Skill level: Beginner to advanced, depending on size and conditions

What it’s like

Bet Yanay typically offers shifting sandbar peaks that can produce fun lefts and rights. Because it’s a beach break, the shape can change often, and good sessions depend on sand movement and swell direction. On smaller days it can be suitable for learners, while larger winter swells can make it more powerful and challenging.

Conditions and hazards

Can get crowded when surf is good
Variable sandbars mean inconsistent wave quality
Watch for strong currents and changing bathymetry
After storms, the beach can have more powerful shorebreak and rips

Overall

Bet Yanay is a solid Israeli surf spot with the potential for punchy, fun Mediterranean surf, especially in the cooler months when storms bring proper swell.