Israel's Beaches Offer Warm Waters This Weekend With High Waves Expected
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Coastal Israel will see near-average temperatures and warm waters this weekend, October 8-10, with no dangerous jellyfish reported. While the Mediterranean coast will have waves up to 1.5 meters, other locations like the Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea will have calmer conditions. The official swimming season ends October 10, and beachgoers are advised to use sunscreen and be aware of potential hazards.
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- Coastal Israel will experience near-average temperatures and warm waters this weekend, October 8-10.
- Mediterranean coast waves may reach dangerous heights of up to 1.5 meters.
- No dangerous jellyfish have been reported near the Mediterranean coast.
- The official Israeli swimming season concludes on October 10.
- Sunscreen is recommended due to potential for prolonged sun exposure.
This weekend, October 8-10, coastal areas of Israel will experience near-average temperatures with warm water, and no dangerous jellyfish have been reported near the Mediterranean coast. After an anomalous phytoplankton bloom, the waters are now mostly clear. Lifeguards will be on duty at official beaches, though swimming at unsupervised beaches remains prohibited and often ignored by the public. The official swimming season in Israel concludes on October 10. Sunbathers are advised against prolonged exposure and to use sunscreen before heading to the beach. Along the Mediterranean coast, daytime temperatures will reach 28 degrees Celsius (82 F), with water temperatures at 29 C (84 F). Wave heights could reach 1.5 meters (about 5 feet), posing a potential hazard for swimmers. In Eilat, daytime temperatures will be 33 C (91 F), with waves up to 0.5 meters and occasional choppier conditions. Water temperature in the Gulf of Eilat is 27 C (81 F). On the shores of the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret), daytime temperatures will range from 32-34 C (90-93 F), with waves up to 0.6 meters and water temperatures at 27 C (81 F). The Dead Sea will see daytime temperatures of 31-33 C (88-91 F), with waves up to 0.6 meters and water temperatures at 27 C (81 F).
