Tel Baruch North Beach

Tel Baruch North Beach is an exposed beach-and-jetty surf spot in northern Tel Aviv with fairly consistent surf. The southern stone jetty creates point-break behavior, with right-hand waves that peel off the rocks and, at times, also delivering left/right beach-break characteristics. Conditions tend to be best when a West swell works together with offshore East (east-southeast) winds, producing cleaner faces. Wave quality can vary: the spot is described as offering poor-quality surf when conditions don’t line up with the optimum swell/wind combination, while other reports describe it as good when the jetty setup is working. For swell direction, West to Northwest is emphasized as the most productive range, with reported working swell height roughly between 0.5 and 2.0 m in the available guidance. The break can handle larger winter swells, but may start to close out if it gets too big. Safety is a major consideration. Jellyfish are highlighted as a hazard, and rocks near the jetty plus rip currents during larger winter swells are also reported. Crowds can build on weekends and during good winter swells, and localism is described as moderate around the jetty lineup—so it’s important to follow standard etiquette and avoid crowding the peak area. Local timing and wind cues matter: the best conditions are reported after a storm when the wind turns offshore from the East. The northern part of the beach is also described as typically quieter than the area right by the jetty. Rescue availability is limited, with seasonal lifeguards and emergency response supported by major medical facilities in Tel Aviv.