Tel Aviv Marina
Tel Aviv Gordon Marina · Marina Tel Aviv
32°05.2'N 34°46.1'E
Depth
2.5–5m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
50m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
50m
50m alarm radius for marina berth in central Tel Aviv. Fully enclosed. Must be already cleared through Herzliya or other official port of entry before using this marina as a foreign vessel.
About This Anchorage
Tel Aviv Marina sits in the heart of Israel's cultural capital, directly adjacent to the Gordon Beach and the famous seafront promenade (Tayelet). The marina is compact — approximately 200 berths — and serves primarily Israeli recreational sailors. Foreign yachts may use Tel Aviv Marina only after completing full customs and security clearance at an official port of entry (Herzliya, 6nm north, is the nearest). The urban setting is the main attraction: the world-famous Israeli food scene, the Bauhaus White City (UNESCO), the vibrant Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel), and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art are all within walking distance or a short taxi ride. The beachfront restaurants and bars are steps from the marina gate. Note that the marina approach from the north requires passing the Yarkon River mouth — monitor depths carefully as sand bars shift seasonally.
Protected From
N · NE · E · SE · S
Exposed To
NW · W
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Marina berth fee — approximately €30–50/night. Foreign vessels must have Israeli cruising permit (from Herzliya or Haifa clearance).
- Maximum stay
- 14 days
- Permit required
- Yes
- Permit details
- NOT a port of entry. Foreign vessels must clear customs at Herzliya (6nm north) BEFORE arriving here. Israeli cruising permit required.
Restrictions: Not a port of entry — foreign vessels not permitted without prior clearance elsewhere. Call ahead — limited visitor berths. Sand bar at Yarkon River mouth north of marina — check depths.
Hazards
- !NOT a port of entry — do not arrive here as first Israeli landfall; use Herzliya first
- !Sand bar at Yarkon River mouth on approach from north — check current depths with marina
- !NW winter swell can penetrate marina entrance — December–February avoid if possible
- !Very limited visitor berths — pre-call on VHF 11 essential before arrival
- !Busy urban location — boat security awareness recommended
Skipper's Tips
- →Clear through Herzliya first (6nm north), then transit down to Tel Aviv — the facilities and location are worth it
- →The Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) is a 15-minute walk — one of the great food markets in the Mediterranean
- →Jaffa Old Port (Yafo) is 3km south — easily accessible by the seafront promenade walk or taxi
- →Tel Aviv's Bauhaus White City is UNESCO-listed — the architecture tour from the marina is excellent
- →Sunset at the Gordon Beach seafront, directly adjacent to the marina, is outstanding
Facilities
Excellent restaurants immediately adjacent to marina on Gordon Beach seafront. Fuel not available at marina — use Herzliya fuel dock (6nm north).
Nearest provisions: Tel Aviv Carmel Market / Shufersal (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
April–June and September–November best. Summer (July–August) is hot and humid but manageable on the sea breeze. Urban marina — no weather anchor required. Winter storms (December–February) can create significant swell at marina entrance.
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