Herzliya Marina
Herzliya · Marina Herzliya
32°09.8'N 34°47.8'E
Depth
3–6m
Bottom
sand
Alarm Radius
50m
Holding
Good
Recommended Anchor Alarm Radius
50m
50m alarm radius appropriate for marina berth. Fully enclosed facility. In NW winter storm conditions depths in approach channel can see short sharp swell — ensure mooring lines are doubled.
About This Anchorage
Herzliya Marina is Israel's primary port of entry for foreign yachts and the largest, best-equipped marina in the country. The facility has 680 berths accommodating vessels up to 35m LOA, a dedicated visitor dock with shore power, water, Wi-Fi, and excellent access to the chandleries and marine services on the marina perimeter. Tel Aviv city centre is 12km south — easily reached by Uber or taxi. The marina strip has restaurants, bars, cafes, and a beach directly adjacent. For international sailors, Herzliya is the standard first stop in Israel: Cyprus (Larnaca or Limassol) is typically the last port before arrival, 185nm to the west. Contact the Israeli Navy on VHF 16 at 25nm offshore — this is non-negotiable. The marina's excellent facilities, friendly English-speaking staff, and strong sailing community make the arrival formalities worthwhile. This is not a place to anchor off — use the marina exclusively.
Protected From
N · NE · E · S · SW · W
Exposed To
NW
Anchoring Rules
- Anchoring fee
- Marina berth fee applies — approximately €35–60/night depending on vessel size. Cruising permit issued after security clearance.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Permit required
- Yes
- Permit details
- Contact Israeli Navy on VHF 16 at 25nm offshore. Cruising permit issued on arrival after security screening. Valid for Israeli waters. Arrive Sun–Thu 09:00–16:00 to avoid overtime charges.
Restrictions: No anchoring — marina only. Security screening mandatory on arrival: full arms/explosives search, crew document check, vessel inspection. Do not disembark before clearance is complete. Overtime charges Friday/Saturday and outside 09:00–16:00.
Hazards
- !Mandatory Israeli Navy contact at 25nm offshore on VHF 16 — failure to call is a serious breach
- !Security screening on arrival takes 2–4 hours — no crew may disembark until clearance is complete
- !Overtime charges are significant Friday/Saturday (Shabbat) and outside 09:00–16:00 — plan arrival times carefully
- !NW storm swell can penetrate harbour entrance in winter — December–February risky
- !Offshore natural gas platforms (Leviathan, Tamar) with 500m exclusion zones on approach from west
Skipper's Tips
- →Call the Israeli Navy on VHF 16 at 25nm out — have all passports, vessel documents, and crew list ready before the call
- →Arrive on a weekday morning (09:00–12:00) to allow time for security screening before offices close
- →The marina office staff are experienced with foreign yachts and speak excellent English — ask them for current security zone information
- →Tel Aviv is easily reached by Uber from the marina (12km, ~€12) — excellent food, beaches, and culture
- →Provisioning at the nearby Shufersal supermarket is good — Israeli produce, excellent fresh vegetables and fruit
Facilities
Multiple restaurants and cafes on marina boardwalk. Supermarkets, chandleries, and marine services within 10 minutes walk. Fuel dock available — call marina on VHF 11 for fuel berth.
Nearest provisions: Herzliya (Shufersal supermarket) (0.3nm)
Best Months & Season
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov
April–June and September–November are the best months. July–August is hot (30–35°C), humid, and busy. December–February brings winter storms — NW gales and significant swell. The Levant sea breeze (afternoon westerly) makes summer sailing manageable but light at night.
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