Gordon Beach
- Beginners
- Best for
- Beginner
- Skill Level
- Chop
- Spot Type
- Crowded
- Crowd Level
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About
Gordon Beach is a sheltered urban beach break in central Tel Aviv, known for being beginner-friendly when it’s on. The spot is sandy and relatively easy to launch, but the surf is described as inconsistent and only works occasionally. When conditions are suitable, the waves tend to be soft/mushy and slow-peeling—helpful for learning longboarding basics and timing takeoffs.
- Sheltered beginner beach break
- Sandy bottom and easy launch
- Best swell direction: west
- Beginner-friendly, gentle beach-break waves when conditions align
- Sandy bottom with easy launch
- Very central location with strong beach infrastructure and access
- Pollution risk after heavy winter rains
- Surf is inconsistent and only works occasionally
- Can be crowded with swimmers and other beach users
- Limited rescue availability; follow zone rules carefully
Wind, water and seasons
Wind
- Direction
- ESE, ENE, NE, E
- Offshore directions
- E
- Wind Range
- 10–20 kts
- Wind Type
- Sea breeze — Mediterranean sea-breeze influence (thermal) in the warmer months; winter can feature stronger frontal systems.
- Reliability
- low
- Gust Factor
- Light gusts
- Best Months
- October, November, December, January, February
- Shadow Zones
- Turbulence or wind shadows can occur very close to shore due to high-rise buildings along the promenade.
Water & beach
- Water Type
- Chop
- Beach
- Sand — Sandy bottom.
- Beach Size
- Medium
- Waves
- Small
- Chop Level
- Moderate chop
- Launch
- Medium — Sandy beach with moderate space; can be tight due to sunbathers/volleyball players.
Through the year
Extremely crowded during summer months (June–August) and on weekends year-round.
Winter (December to February) brings occasional Mediterranean storms.
By sport
What to expect for each.
Sheltered beach break that only works occasionally; gentle, beginner-friendly conditions when it’s on. Works best with west swell; east winds are the best wind direction. Waves can close out across the beach on larger winter swells.
- Optimal Swell
- W
- Swell Height
- 0.5–1.5 m
- Optimal Tide
- High
- Shelter
- Sheltered — Relatively sheltered by nearby coastal infrastructure; conditions can still be inconsistent.
- Wind Effect
- East winds can provide cleaner offshore grooming; west winds can create heavier chop at this spot.
- Bigger Swell
- Can close out across the entire beach during large winter swells.
- Wave Quality
- Average
- Wave Power
- Soft — Gentle waves suited to learning.
- Wave Shape
- Mushy — Often described as soft/mushy.
- Peel Speed
- Slow
- Ride Length
- Short — Short rides that tend to end as waves close out over the shallow inner sandbar.
- Typical Ride Length
- 30–50 m
- Ride Length Details
- Typically short rides (commonly 30–50 m) that end as the wave closes out on the shallow inner sandbar.
Check the forecast before you go
See wind, waves, weather and session windows for Gordon Beach in the full forecast view.
Gordon Beach wind and wave forecast summary
- Wind
- 2–12 ktsGusts 19 kts
- Direction
- WNW302°
- Strongest day
- Thu, Oct 2912 kts
- Windy days
- 1/712 kts or more
- Waves
- 0.3–1.6 m5s period
- Temperature
- 19–28 °C
Over the next 7 days, Gordon Beach is forecast for daytime winds of 2–12 kts, peaking around 12 kts on Thursday, October 29 with gusts to 19 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.
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
- Pollution (especially after heavy rainfall/runoff)
- Crowded water (swimmers and other water users)
- Submerged sandbars
- Jetty rocks/nearby jetty areas
Rescue & support
- Lifeguard
- Seasonal — On duty during the official bathing season (April to October).
- Rescue & Self-Rescue
- Limited
- Emergency Info
- Lifeguards are on duty during the official bathing season (April to October). National emergency numbers: 100 (Police), 101 (Ambulance/MDA), 102 (Fire).
- Localism / Vibe
- Mild
Rules of the spot
Use designated swimming and surfing zones during peak season.
- No kitesurfing at this specific bathing beach.
- No motorized watercraft.
- Surfing restricted to non-swimming zones during peak season.
- Avoid entering the water for about 48 hours after the first winter rains due to runoff pollution.
- Best surf is often early morning before the sea breeze increases choppiness.
- Beginner sessions are generally better when conditions stay gentle and uncrowded.
Getting there & access
- Nearest City
- Tel Aviv
- Nearest Town
- Tel Aviv
- Parking
- Limited and expensive; paid parking lots are available nearby but can fill quickly.
- Access
- Short walk from central Tel Aviv beachfront areas; extremely easy access via the Tel Aviv Promenade (Herbert Samuel St).
- Cost Level
- Expensive
- Local Language
- Hebrew
What's on the beach
- Accommodation
- Near — Numerous hotels and hostels are located directly across the street; Carlton Tel Aviv Hotel is a short walk away.
- Food & Drink
- Dozens of beach cafes, restaurants, and bars are located on the sand and along the promenade.
- Equipment Rental:
- Some beach kiosks rent surfboards/SUPs, but dedicated shops are more common nearby.
- Gear Storage
- Public lockers are sometimes available near restrooms/changing areas.
- Gear Repair
- No dedicated repair shops directly on Gordon Beach; nearest services are elsewhere in the city area.
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 Gordon Beach?
The best overall months at Gordon Beach are January, February, March, December. The best wind months are October, November, December, January, February.
Which wind directions work at Gordon Beach?
Gordon Beach works with ESE, ENE, NE, E winds. Offshore directions are E.
What skill level is Gordon Beach suitable for?
Gordon Beach suits these riding levels: Surfing: Beginner.