Danger Beach
- Shortboard, Advanced riders
- Best for
- Intermediate
- Skill Level
- Swell
- Spot Type
- Quiet
- Crowd Level
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About
Danger Beach is an exposed breakwater surf break in Tel Aviv with a rocky environment and inconsistent conditions. Multiple providers describe it as a spot that only works occasionally, generally producing small, often unreliable waves with variable shape. The hazards are a major part of the experience: submerged rocks, old breakwater remains, and concrete structures can put surfers close to dangerous impact points, and there are also reports of occasional rip currents near the breakwater structures. Water pollution is flagged as a concern (particularly after winter storms / heavy rain), so checking conditions before entering is emphasized. From a wind perspective, the spot is associated with frontal/wind-swell-dominant behavior, and the strongest surf focus is during winter. Providers also mention that summer afternoon sea breezes can make things choppy, which can further reduce ride quality. When conditions line up, East winds may help clean up offshore segments, while other wind setups can create heavier chop. Overall, Danger Beach is best viewed as a technical, hazard-aware winter option rather than a consistent everyday destination. Planning around winter swell windows and treating water quality/pollution risk as a key safety step are central to surfing here.
- Winter-focused, rarely working breakwater spot
- Technical rocky takeoff with submerged hazards
- Pollution risk is specifically highlighted
- Rideable peaks are possible when the swell is large enough.
- Most activity is tied to winter swell windows.
- Close to central Tel Aviv amenities and promenade access.
- Only works occasionally; conditions can be unreliable.
- Exposed break with rocky/tight takeoff zone and submerged hazards.
- Water pollution risk, especially after winter storms/heavy rain.
- Low lifeguard/rescue coverage at the spot.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- E, SE, NE
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Frontal — Wind type at the spot is described as frontal; summer is also associated with afternoon sea-breeze/choppy conditions.
- Reliability
- Low in summer, moderate in winter during storm cycles
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts
- Best Months
- December, January, February, March
- Shadow Zones
- Partial shelter from the Reading Power Station jetty from certain angles (as described by a provider).
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Swell
- Beach
- Sand — Also described as mixed at the shoreline; sand and rocky/concrete elements are present.
- Beach Size
- Small
- Waves
- Small — Providers describe small waves that can be inconsistent; working conditions can depend heavily on swell size.
- Launch
- Medium — Rocky shoreline near the old breakwater structure.
- Launch Difficulty
- Moderate
Through the year
Highest on weekend mornings during winter swells.
Rainy season runs from November to March, often bringing the best surf but also increasing pollution risk.
By sport
What to expect for each.
An exposed breakwater break in Tel Aviv that is known for rocky, tight takeoff zones and inconsistent rideable peaks. It is described as only working occasionally, typically producing small-to-small/medium waves with variable shape.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- W
- Swell Height
- 0.5–2 m
- Optimal Tide
- All tides
- Shelter
- Exposed — Exposed breakwater environment with limited natural shelter.
- Wind Effect
- Providers note East winds can provide cleaner/groomed offshore conditions, while West winds create heavy chop; overall conditions are also described as wind-swell-dominant.
- Bigger Swell
- Can become messy and dangerous during huge swells due to proximity of breakwater rocks.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Wave quality is described as average to poor/inconsistent depending on the day.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Moderate power; providers also describe small, inconsistent waves that only work occasionally.
- Wave Shape
- Mixed — Mixed shape; sometimes poor shape or inconsistent peaks depending on conditions.
- Peel Speed
- Medium
- Ride Length
- Short — Short, punchy rides.
- Typical Ride Length
- 30–50 m
- Ride Length Details
- Short, punchy rides often ending near or over submerged rocks.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Danger Beach in the full forecast view.
Danger Beach wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–11 ktsGusts 21 kts
- Direction
- WNW295°
- Strongest day
- Sat, Oct 2411 kts
- Windy days
- 0/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.3–1.6 m5s period
- Temperature
- 18–28 °C
Over the next 7 days, Danger Beach is forecast for daytime winds of 2–11 kts, peaking around 11 kts on Saturday, October 24 with gusts to 21 kts. The prevailing direction is WNW. Waves run 0.3–1.6 m with a period of about 5s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
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What to know before you launch
Safety, access, restrictions, rescue, and local rules can change. Treat these details as informational and confirm them locally before launching.
Hazards
- Pollution
- Submerged rocks
- Rocks and old breakwater remains
- Submerged concrete structures
- Rip currents near the breakwater structures
- Water pollution after heavy rain
Rescue & support
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- No
- Emergency Info
- Nearest hospitals are in Central Tel Aviv (Ichilov/Sourasky Medical Center). National emergency numbers: 100 (Police), 101 (Ambulance/MDA), 102 (Fire).
- Localism / Vibe
- Moderate — Described as moderately local with respect expected in the takeoff zone.
Rules of the spot
Standard surfing etiquette applies; respect local surfers in the tight takeoff zone.
- No surfing in the immediate vicinity of the power plant intake zones.
- Check water quality reports after winter storms as the area is near drainage outlets.
- Booties are recommended due to sharp rocks and concrete structures.
- Avoid the immediate vicinity of power plant intake zones.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Tel Aviv
- Nearest Town
- Tel-Aviv
- Parking
- Parking available at the Reading parking lots, though it can be crowded on weekends.
- Access
- Accessible via the Tel Aviv promenade near the Reading Power Station.
- Local Language
- Hebrew
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Numerous hotels and rentals available in the North Tel Aviv and Port areas.
- Food & Drink
- Various cafes and restaurants located at the nearby Tel Aviv Port (Namal).
- Gear Repair
- Surf shops are located further south in the city center.
No schools or services are listed for this spot yet.
From riders who've been here
Latest reported conditions
Spot questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season at Danger Beach?
The best overall months at Danger Beach are January, February, December. The best wind months are December, January, February, March.
Which wind directions work at Danger Beach?
Danger Beach works with E, SE, NE winds.
What skill level is Danger Beach suitable for?
Danger Beach suits these riding levels: Surfing: Intermediate.