Hakshtot (Ashdod) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's happening in the water at Hakshtot (Ashdod).

Honestly, it's a tough stretch ahead. The next few weeks are looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We've got a massive gap of no decent surf right through until the 17th of August. The conditions are just poor, with tiny swell and often onshore winds messing up what little there is. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 85°, but that's about the only positive.

The first whisper of something that might get you out of bed comes on the morning of Monday, the 17th of August. We'll see a small pulse of swell push in, around 3ft from the NW, with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined swell energy is still weak, coming in at 93. The wind will be a light cross-onshore from the WSW, so it won't be glassy, but it's the best we've got in a long time. It's still pretty marginal, so keep your expectations low.

The 18th of August, Tuesday morning, is actually the standout in this whole forecast, though it's still nothing to write home about. The swell holds around 4ft from the NW, still short period at 7 seconds, but the combined energy climbs to a moderate 116. The wind is a light cross-shore from the WSW, which is a decent setup. It's not going to be a classic, but for this stretch of poor surf, it's the cleanest and most rideable it will get. The swell is small enough for beginners, but it's not really a day for anyone to get too excited.

After that, it fades back to tiny, poor conditions for the rest of the outlook. A few glassy mornings on the 20th and 21st of August, but with barely any swell to push around, it's a paddle and a wait. This is a blank run, plain and simple. It tends not to stay this poor for long around here, so forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

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