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“Maravi is too conveniently located between Jaffa and Tel Aviv. As a paddle boarder space is always tight and aggressively protected at the main break. “ Oy! SAP!” You can see many shudder but it leads to a very confrontational atmosphere.
Here it’s like no rules wrestling. Quite an antipathy to the free spirit, let’s all help each other beginnings of surfing. Paddlers are breaking the norm and it’s ironic to see some surfers holding on to their tradition.
Go out early and in the water by 6am and you will enjoy 1 hrs peace with some really cool and hospitable folk. Those in the know who appreciate the morning off shore breeze and more space
All the breaks in Tel Aviv are seriously affected by run off from the streets and the parched water ways following torrential rain. The sea goes oily brown for a few days.
I tend to pick my times to glassy seas and real early otherwise I avoid.
There are much better and larger beaches with better behaved folks further north.”
Tim from ISRAEL - 03 Nov 2023
Maravi Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.5(1: Maravi is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Maravi is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Tel Aviv and South. 5: the best break in Tel Aviv and South). |
Difficulty Level: 1.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 2.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Maravi can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Maravi, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Maravi is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Maravi requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Maravi is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Maravi is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Maravi, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
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