Dosim Beach (Netanya)
- Shortboard, Beginners
- Best for
- Beginner
- Skill Level
- Chop, Swell, Ocean
- Spot Type
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Range
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About
Dosim Beach (Netanya) is an exposed beach-break surfing spot with inconsistent surf, but it can offer usable waves thanks to sandbars influenced by nearby jetties. Wave direction is described as both lefts and rights. Wave quality is typically average and varies with conditions and sandbar formation, producing short, punchy rides. Winter is reported as the best season for more consistent surfing swells, with good surf noted across tide stages. Wind is generally influenced by Mediterranean sea-breeze patterns, and local conditions can shift between onshore-breeze variability and cleaner/offshore-feeling windows depending on wind direction. Some protection is provided by northern jetty/breakwater structures, but the spot remains broadly exposed. Safety is a key consideration: rocks/obstacles and jetty-related areas are present near the surfing zone, and high surf can create strong rip currents. The beach is also tied to religious bathing practices with gender-segregated swimming hours/zones near main bathing areas, so surfers should respect boundaries and avoid the swimming-flag areas. Rescue is limited, and seasonal lifeguards operate on declared beaches from April to October.
- Beginner-friendly beach-break potential with short, punchy peaks
- Winter-favored for more consistent swells
- Relatively exposed but partially influenced by nearby jetties/sandbars
- Religious beach bathing hours/zones near swimming areas
- Works as a beginner-friendly beach break when conditions line up, especially in winter.
- Sandbars influenced by nearby jetties can produce short, punchy peaks.
- Accessible from the northern promenade with parking/stair access.
- Inconsistent surf overall (sandbar/wave variability).
- Rock and jetty hazards; high surf can bring strong rip currents.
- Gender-segregated swimming hours/zones near bathing areas—keep out of swimming flags.
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- SW, W, NW
- Offshore directions
- E, ESE, SE, SSE
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — Thermal sea-breeze pattern is common; winter can bring stronger frontal systems.
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Moderate gusts — Moderate gusts reported.
- Best Months
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
- Shadow Zones
- Protected slightly by northern jetties during North-Westerly winds.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop, Swell, Ocean
- Beach
- Sand — Sand beach.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small — Small surf described in one guide; winter can bring more solid swell.
- Chop Level
- Light chop — Reported as chop overall.
- Launch
- Small — Narrow sandy beach bordered by jetties and rock walls.
Through the year
Can get crowded on weekends and during the summer; surfers are most active in winter.
November to March
By sport
What to expect for each.
Exposed beach break with inconsistent surf overall, but sandbars influenced by nearby jetties can make it a workable, beginner-friendly wave zone in winter.
- Wave Direction
- Both
- Optimal Swell
- W, NW
- Swell Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- Mid, All tides — Sources indicate good surf at all tide stages; one guide specifically notes mid tide.
- Shelter
- Semi-sheltered — Jetty/breakwater influence provides some shelter versus open coast, but the overall spot remains exposed.
- Wind Effect
- Onshore breeze can make conditions more variable; East or South-East winds are reported to provide cleaner, more offshore-feeling conditions.
- Bigger Swell
- Can close out when swells exceed about 2 meters.
- Wave Quality
- Average — Wave quality described as average; sandbar formation affects consistency.
- Wave Power
- Moderate — Surf described as moderate power.
- Wave Shape
- Peeling — Peeling waves; tends to form sandbar-driven peaks.
- Peel Speed
- Medium — Peeling, not overly fast.
- Ride Length
- Short — Short, punchy rides depending on sandbar formation.
- Typical Ride Length
- 30–50 m
- Ride Length Details
- Quick peaks can produce short, punchy rides depending on sandbar formation.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Dosim Beach (Netanya) in the full forecast view.
Dosim Beach (Netanya) wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–13 ktsGusts 19 kts
- Direction
- WNW296°
- Strongest day
- Thu, Oct 2913 kts
- Windy days
- 1/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.3–1.8 m5s period
- Temperature
- 19–29 °C
Over the next 7 days, Dosim Beach (Netanya) is forecast for daytime winds of 2–13 kts, peaking around 13 kts on Thursday, October 29 with gusts to 19 kts. The prevailing direction is WNW. Waves run 0.3–1.8 m with a period of about 5s. Based on the Wavind model, in the spot’s local time.
Other spots in the area
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
- rocks
- obstacles
- jetty-related areas that can create strong rip currents during high surf
- rip currents
- crowds
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — Seasonal lifeguards operate on declared beaches from April to October.
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited — Rescue is limited; plan accordingly around rip-current risk.
- Emergency Info
- Nearest major medical facility is Laniado Hospital in Netanya. Emergency services: 100 (Police) and 101 (Ambulance).
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild — Localism is described as mild, though there can be private/locals considerations.
Rules of the spot
Respect segregated swimming hours/zones for religious observers near the main bathing areas.
- Gender-segregated swimming zones for religious observers
- Watch for rocks and other obstacles near the takeoff/break area.
- Be aware of private/locals access or local/private users.
- If you plan to swim, check the religious schedule for men/women time slots; surfing usually happens outside the main bathing flags.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Netanya
- Nearest Town
- Netanya
- Nearest Airport
- Ben Gurion Airport (TLV)
- Parking
- Paid parking lots are available along the cliff-top promenade with stair access to the beach.
- Public Transport
- Well-connected by bus and rail services (including Israel Railways stations in Netanya) with connections from Tel Aviv and Haifa.
- Access
- Accessible via the northern promenade of Netanya.
- Local Language
- Hebrew
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Nearby town — Numerous hotels and rentals are available in the Netanya city center, within walking distance.
- Food & Drink
- Kiosks and cafes are located on the promenade above the beach.
- Equipment Rental:
- Equipment rental is available through major beach clubs and schools in the Netanya/Beit Yanay–Poleg areas.
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 Dosim Beach (Netanya)?
The best overall months at Dosim Beach (Netanya) are January, February, March. The best wind months are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Which wind directions work at Dosim Beach (Netanya)?
Dosim Beach (Netanya) works with SW, W, NW winds. Offshore directions are E, ESE, SE, SSE.
What skill level is Dosim Beach (Netanya) suitable for?
Dosim Beach (Netanya) suits these riding levels: Surfing: Beginner.