What wetsuit do you need in Israel?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 8 coastal cities in Israel.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tel Aviv | 18.0°C Mar | 29.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Netanya | 17.9°C Mar | 29.4°C Aug | nothing |
| Ashdod | 17.9°C Mar | 29.3°C Aug | nothing |
| Ashkelon | 17.9°C Mar | 29.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Eilat | 21.6°C Mar | 28.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Acre | 17.9°C Mar | 29.5°C Aug | nothing |
| Ness Ziona | 17.9°C Mar | 29.3°C Aug | nothing |
| Atlit | 17.9°C Mar | 29.4°C Aug | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Israel →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from