Gaza Strip
Middle Eastresources
Level of surfing
Beginner
Quality of surf
Average
Call code
970
Area
360
Coastline
40 km
Climate
Temperate, mild winters, dry and warm to hot summers
Hazards
Difficult Access, War / Conflict, Coup / Civil Unrest
Best Months
November - December
Population
1482405
Currency
Israel new shequel (ILS) new Israeli shekels per US dollar - 4.4565 (2006)
Time Zone
BRAVO(UTC+2) DST CHARLIE(UTC+3)
Special Requirements
Private Beaches, Special Pass / Permits, Lengthy VISA Process, Non tourist Friendly, Strict Religious Observance
surfing
Howard Morland: Gaza Strip; 2007
Surfing is the thing that is going to bring peace to the Middle East,
mark those words. Once part of Israel and now lying in political limbo under the control of Hamas (2007), the strip is 40 kilometres of fairly uniform beachbreak. There is a man made Harbour about half way along the Strip in Gaza City that builds up a very nice bank on the north and south side. What starts as light
windswell a thousand kilometres away off the coast of Spain can easily
arrive as a 6 foot groundswell on the beaches here. A spot far too dangerous to surf at present but one to watch for the future when the world wakes up to itself.
what to pack
Rich Niewiroski Jr.: 62 mm ultra-violet, fluorescent, and polarizing lens filters. Camera used was a Canon 400D; April 9, 2007
Make sure you take a good sunscreen (SPF 30+); a good insect repellent will be very useful. Bring on the medicines you are used to take. Comfortable walking shoes, sandals, hat and natural fabrics (such as cotton or linen) clothes will be great. Also take something warm just in case. Don't forget a backpack, sandals and comfortable walking shoes that might be usefull if your planning to travel around.
Better take your medicines with you (esp. anti histamine tablets), as the brands can be unfamiliar and cost more. By the way, getting medical insurance would be a good idea.
And take a good protection for your camera from the sand.