Topsy or Hilton Bet Water Temperature and Wetsuit Guide

The water temperature (17 °C / 63 °F) at Topsy or Hilton Bet is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 19 °C / 66 °F.

Map of current Israel Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current Israel Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Topsy or Hilton Bet. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Topsy or Hilton Bet sea temperatures peak in the range 27 to 29°C (81 to 84°F) on around the 10th of August and are at their lowest on about the 29th of February, in the range 16 to 18°C (61 to 64°F). Year round warm sea temperatures at Topsy or Hilton Bet climb to their maximum in early to mid August. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. The lowest seasonal sea temperatures at Topsy or Hilton Bet in late February lend themselves to a 4/3mm wetsuit or a 3/2mm suit and 3mm neoprene boots.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Topsy or Hilton Bet can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Topsy or Hilton Bet. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.

Latest surface water temperature for the entire globe. Click the image to view a larger version.