Nahum Sokolow (Nahariya) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve taken a look at the waves for the next couple of weeks. Let’s get into it, because honestly, it’s a tough one. We’re looking at Nahum Sokolow (Nahariya).

Right from the start, the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, coming in at 84°F.

The sad truth is, there’s pretty much nothing on the cards for a long stretch. The outlook kicks off with Thursday morning, the 6th of August, and the swell is tiny at just 1ft from the WNW with a pitiful 6-second period. The combined swell energy is a weak 12, and the wind is a cross-shore breeze, making for poor surf conditions. That’s the story for the first week.

Thursday afternoon, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, all the way through the next week – it’s the same tune. The swell height barely scrapes above 1ft, the period is stuck at 6 seconds, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. The combined energy stays low, never even getting close to the 100 mark until the 18th of August. It’s a real flat spell.

We’re looking at a gap of over a week with no real surf to get excited about. The only tiny flicker of life comes on Sunday morning, the 16th of August. The swell picks up a touch to 2ft from the WNW, and the period jumps to 9 seconds – that’s a bit more groundswell character. The combined energy hits 79, and the wind is a light cross-shore breeze. It’s still rated as poor surf conditions, so it’s barely a ripple, but it’s the only moment where you might see a tiny, clean-ish wave.

The real “best” of this whole 16-day window is probably the morning of Tuesday, the 18th of August. The swell is 3ft from the W with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 92. The wind is a gentle cross-on breeze, so it’s still a bit bumpy, but it’s the biggest swell of the period. It’s not a stand-out by any stretch, but if you’re desperate, it’s the only window where there’s a bit of push.

After that, it tails off again. The 21st of August looks glassy, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft. It’s pretty clear that this is a truly poor run for Nahariya. If you’re a kitesurfer, the stronger onshore winds on some of the afternoons might be more interesting than anything for a paddle surfer.

So, to be honest, there’s nothing to recommend here. It’s a long, flat, and choppy outlook. Sometimes you get a blank run, and this is it. I’d suggest checking back in a few days, because forecasts can change, and it can’t stay this poor forever.

Rusty.

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