Nahum Sokolow (Nahariya) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what's cookin' for Nahum Sokolow (Nahariya) over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you, it's a pretty lean stretch on the whole.

The water's holding at about 85°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're waiting.

Looking at the whole 16-day run, there isn't a single standout session. The surf is just not there. We see a little bump of energy on the Sunday, 30th of August, with the swell getting up to 4ft from the WNW. That morning the combined energy hits 232, which is moderate, and the period is 9 seconds. But the wind is cross-on from the WSW, which is going to put a chop on it. Not a winner. The afternoon is similar, just more wind and a shorter period.

After that, it's a long, drawn-out fade. The swell drops right down, with most days showing 1ft to 2ft, and period hanging around 6 to 8 seconds. The energy levels are weak, generally below 100. The wind is a mess, mostly cross-on or onshore, with a few brief moments of lighter wind. The 3rd of September Thursday morning is nearly glassy, but the swell is only 1ft – you'd be fighting for a dribble. The same goes for the 8th of September, Tuesday morning, with a light cross-off, but again, no power behind it.

Frankly, there is no one session I can point to and say "that's the one." The whole setup is poor for paddle surfing. The small, weak swell combined with unfavourable wind is making it a tough watch. For experienced hands, the 4ft on Sunday the 30th is the biggest you'll see, but the quality won't be there. This is more of a kite surfing kind of setup if you're into that, because the onshore winds and small, choppy waves don't offer much for a surfer.

Honestly, it's a blank run for us. For this area, a stretch like this is pretty normal. It's one of those times to give the board a rest, or just accept you're getting a paddle and a float, not a proper ride.

Stay patient.
Rusty.

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