Haifa District, Israel
Kite beach at Bat Galim below Mt. Carmel, Haifa; N/NW winds accelerated by Carmel cliffs 15–28 kn; bigger waves than Tel Aviv; intermediate to expert; flat water option in Haifa Bay. Season Apr–Oct. [kitejungle-il, globalkite-il]
Tell es-Samak (Arabic) or Tel Shikmona, meaning 'mound of the fish', is an ancient Phoenician tell (mound) situated near the sea coast in the modern city of Haifa, Israel, just south of the Israeli National Institute of Oceanography. It has been called a "forgotten Phoenician site".
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Bat Galim (Haifa).
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Bat Galim (Haifa) — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Kite beach at Bat Galim below Mt. Carmel, Haifa; N/NW winds accelerated by Ca... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Bat Galim (Haifa) depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Safety at Bat Galim (Haifa) depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Bat Galim (Haifa) is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Bat Galim (Haifa) is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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