Israel has become a country of surfers since the first surfboard was brought to Israel by a Californian doctor in the 1950′s. Whilst surfing in Israel is a popular sport, windsurfing and kitesurfing in Israel are also incredibly popular, with Israel having won Olympic medals for windsurfing. Windsurfing and kitesurfing take place along Israel’s Mediterranean coastline where a number of prestigious centers operate, as well as at the Sea of Galilee and in Eilat.

Kitesurfers on a quiet beach by Or Hiltch, on Flickr

As soon as the waves get good, beaches in Israel become dotted with surfers of all abilities, a far cry from when that Californian doctor gave his first surfboard to a Tel Aviv lifeguard fifty years ago. Today, there are tens of surf schools, all along the Mediterranean coastline, as well as at the Sea of Galilee and in Eilat, some of which specialize in windsurfing and kitesurfing.

Where to Windsurf or Kitesurf in Israel

We recommend a hugely prestigious windsurfing and kitesurfing school on Israel’s Mediterranean Coast, about 45 minutes north of Tel Aviv. The sea is quiet, the teaching is good, and the experience is exhilarating. Among their past students are an Olympic Gold Medalist so believe us when we say they know what they’re doing!

They run a number of programs perfect for tourists (or residents) – full information on these courses, as well as prices, and the ability to enquire or book can be found on the relevant page:

Windsurfing in Israel – Prices and Information

Kitesurfing in Israel – Prices and Information