Netanya(poleg)

Netanya (Poleg), Israel is a popular beachbreak surf spot on the central Mediterranean coast, just south of downtown Netanya. It’s one of the more accessible and well-known surf locations in Israel, drawing local surfers thanks to its consistent exposure to winter swells and its sandy bottom.

Spot description

• Break type: Beachbreak
• Bottom: Sand
• Wave shape: Usually short, punchy, and sometimes hollow on the better days
• Best direction: Generally works best with west to northwest swells
• Wind: Offshore winds are typically east or northeast
• Tide: Can work on different tides depending on sandbars, but conditions change frequently

Conditions

• Wave quality: Can be fun and playful, but quality is highly variable because the sandbars shift often.
• Crowd: Often busy when conditions are good, especially with local surfers and bodyboarders.
• Consistency: One of the more reliable surf areas in Israel, especially during the autumn and winter swell season.
• Wave size: Usually small to medium, but bigger winter swells can make it powerful and challenging.

Best time to surf

• Season: Autumn through early spring is generally the prime surf season in Israel.
• Time of day: Early morning is often best due to lighter winds.

Things to know

• The beach is open and easy to access, with plenty of nearby facilities in Netanya.
• Because it’s a sand-bottom beachbreak, the shape of the waves can change quickly after storms or strong swell periods.
• It’s suitable for a range of skill levels, but stronger winter surf can be demanding.