Hof gil (Ashdod) or Hof Hadromi Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s going on with the surf in our neck of the woods.

Honestly, folks, it’s a quiet stretch ahead. There are no real standout swells on the horizon to get the heart pumping. We’ve got a long, long gap here with next to nothing worth paddling out for. The first real mention of anything surfable comes right at the end of the first week, but even that's a bit of a stretch. From now right through to the morning of September 10th, it’s mostly tiny, weak, and choppy. The energy is low, with combined swell energy mostly in the teens and twenties (weak), and the period is short, under 8 seconds. That’s just windslop, not real surf.

The only break we’ve got is Hof gil (Ashdod) or Hof Hadromi. It’s a sandbar setup, exposed to the west. The water temperature is sitting at a toasty 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit.

Now, let’s talk about the only sniff of a session in this whole 16-day window. It’s not a classic, but it’s the best on offer. On Thursday morning, September 10th, we get a tiny pulse. The swell comes up to a measly 3ft from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 143 (moderate), which at least feels like something is moving. The wind is light and cross-onshore from the SW, so it’ll be bumpy but not completely blown out. It’s marginal at best, and the score reflects that. This is strictly for the die-hards who just need to get wet. There are a few other mornings (like September 1st, 6th, and 11th) with glassy conditions, but the swell is so tiny—under 3ft and weak energy—that it’s barely worth the effort.

In short, don’t get your hopes up. The setup looks more interesting for a kite or a foil than a proper surfboard for most of this run. We just have to wait and see if the forecasts change.

Stay tuned, and I’ll see you when there’s something to ride.
- Rusty

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