Antenot (HaRadar)

Antenot (also known as HaRadar) is an exposed breakwater surf spot on the northern Tel Aviv coast near the radar installations. It’s characterized by inconsistent surf, with conditions that can vary noticeably depending on how the swell and wind line up. Surf is reported as having both lefts and rights, with performance described as working at different tide stages (one source notes good surf at all tide stages, while another lists mid-tide as optimal). The break is exposed, and the reported wind effect is strongly directional: offshore winds from the east to east-southeast are favored, while onshore/incorrect wind angles can make waves less usable or more choppy. Hazards are an important part of the local risk picture. Reports include submerged rocks, breakwater debris, and the potential for rip currents forming near the breakwater—especially during heavier swell. Crowding is also highlighted as a safety concern, and a moderate localism level is noted among typical surfers. Best windows are concentrated in winter and early spring. Sources indicate December through March as the best months for wind/surf alignment, and the regional pattern supports winter storm/frontal activity as a key driver. Overall, the spot is best approached with an intermediate skill level, careful situational awareness, and extra caution when conditions get crowded or when swell/currents intensify.