Hakshtot (Ashdod) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Hakshtot (Ashdod) stretch. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a lean run for the next two weeks. The pattern is small, weak, and mostly blown out, with only a few fleeting moments where it might be worth a paddle.

We’re looking at a long dry spell to kick things off. From now until the morning of Saturday the 29th of August, there’s nothing to write home about. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft, with a short, weak period of 5 to 7 seconds. The combined energy is barely a whisper (14 to 40), and the onshore winds are messing up the surface. A few mornings have glassy conditions, but the waves are just too small to bother with. It’s a real flat spell.

The first hint of something comes on the morning of Saturday the 29th. The swell bumps up just a touch to 3ft from the WNW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy finally hits 100. It’s still very ordinary, but with glassy conditions from the WSW wind, it’s the first time the water looks clean. Still, it’s barely surfable.

Sunday the 30th of August morning is similar – glassy calm with a 3ft WNW swell and 84 energy. It’s flat, clean, and a bit of a tease. The afternoon gets blown out again.

We skip ahead to the morning of Monday the 7th of September. That’s the one to keep an eye on. The swell picks up to 4ft from the NW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 212 (moderate), and the morning wind is glassy from the WSW. The report says *expect good surf conditions*. Finally, something with a pulse. The water temp is 86°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfy in a spring suit or just boardshorts.

The Monday afternoon gets messy again with onshore wind, but that morning window is the clear standout. Everything else after that dips back into small and weak territory.

So, for the best of a quiet outlook: circle Monday the 7th of September. The Hakshtot (Ashdod) break will have clean, glassy conditions and a small but fun 4ft NW swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent with its breaks, so you might see a few others out (it’s often got a crowd). The wind will be off the land, keeping the surface smooth. It’s the only real highlight in a long, flat fortnight.

Rusty.

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