Dromi (Ashdod) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on offer for this stretch of coast.

To be straight with you, the next week and a half is pretty grim. We’ve got a long, flat spell with nothing worth paddling out for right through until around Thursday the 24th of September. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the local wind machine is howling onshore most afternoons. You’re looking at wave heights barely reaching 2 ft and combined energy readings staying below 60 – that’s weak, mushy stuff. The only highlight in the first week is a fleeting glassy moment on the morning of Saturday the 19th where it’s clean, but with only 2 ft of short-period NW swell and energy at 42, it’s really just a paddle for the soul, not for the fun.

The standout window arrives on the morning of Thursday the 24th of September. Dromi (Ashdod) wakes up to glassy conditions and the best surf we’ve seen all forecast period. Swell hits 5 ft from the WNW with a moderate period of 8 seconds. The combined wave energy jumps right up to 298 – that’s a proper boost of power. It’s a clean, glassy morning with offshore-light wind and the break is fairly consistent, so you’ll get waves. Note the swell direction is WNW and the optimum for this spot is W, so it’s not a perfect match, but with that energy and no wind, it’ll still produce. This is a beginner-friendly break, and at 5 ft it’s the top end of what’s comfortable for learning, but it’s manageable. The afternoon sees onshore wind kick up to 12 mph and the swell bumps to 6 ft, so get in early. Crowds are possible here – it’s a popular spot.

The days after that tail off quickly. Friday the 25th drops back to 4 ft with onshore breeze, and by Saturday the 26th we’re back to flat, glassy but tiny 2 ft waves. So your one true shot is that Thursday morning. Mark it in your calendar.

Stay safe, check the conditions, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty.

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