Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Zur Hadassa, Israel

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Zur Hadassa...

Zur Hadassa is a coastal city in Israel. It is a comparatively small coastal town close to the water with a population of 4700 people. The water temperature around Zur Hadassa has a large variability throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 17.2°C (63°F) in February up to 29.1°C (84.3°F) in the month of August, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 23°C (73°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Zur Hadassa is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Zur Hadassa?

The current water temperature in the month of January near Zur Hadassa is approximately:

Are there surf spots close to Zur Hadassa?

There are not too many surf spots close to Zur Hadassa. A spot that might be worth checking out is Ashdod -hshover, which is roughly 27.7km (17.3miles) away from Zur Hadassa. Click here for directions and to check out more information on Ashdod -hshover and its water temperature. Other fun surfspots near Zur Hadassa are Hakshatot Ashdod, which is roughly 27.9km (17.3miles) away, and DromiAshdod, located 28.1km (17.4miles) from Zur Hadassa.

Are there nice beaches near by?

No, there are not too many beaches in close proximity to Zur Hadassa. The next good one is Givat Aliyah Beach, which is just 30.2km (18.8miles) away from Zur Hadassa. Another good beach near Zur Hadassa is Charles Clore Beach, approximately 30.8km (19.1miles) away.

Which wetsuit thickness do I need for Zur Hadassa?

The water temperature around Zur Hadassa is extremely warm, reaching up to 29°C (84°F) in the months of July, August, and September. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is normaly not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving around Zur Hadassa. Nevertheless, during January, February, and March, sea temperatures reach lows of roughly 17°C (63°F). During these months, a 2-3mm wetsuit might be recommended to be in the water for a good amount of time, but some might even be ok with a jumpsuit or even a wetsuit top. For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be advisable to have a 4/3 wetsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing close to Zur Hadassa?

Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions vary quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 17 to 22°C (63-72°F) during January, February, and March. Red Snapper, Skipjack Tuna, Striped Bass, and Weakfish can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during summer when water temperatures go up to 24 to 29°C (75-84°F). Fish that love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Zur Hadassa: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Zur Hadassa...

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