Bar Kochba Beach

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חוף בר כוכבא
Follow the lifeguard's flag
Bar Kochba Beach
אשקלון
חוף מרכזי באשקלון — רצועת חול רחבה
Live30°C waterUV 05 km/h · CalmCrowd ~High
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At the beach now

Follow the lifeguard's flag
Lifeguard service season: April–October
Waves: Calm sea · 0.5m
Marine forecast · Open-Meteo
Forecast

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National jellyfish map

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Today at the beach

How the wind feels right nowPleasant· Comfortable

Surf conditions

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What's at this beach

Parking estimate

חניון בר כוכבא

חניה סבירה
4 min walkחניה חינם≈ 300 m to the beach
Usually busy: שישי–שבת וערבי קיץ
חניה חופשית רחבה
חניון מרכזי באשקלון — מתמלא בקיץ.

General estimate, not real-time availability · עודכן יוני 2026

Beach amenities

Umbrellas
ChairsPaid
Parking
Showers
Restaurants
Wi-Fi
Volleyball court
Lifeguard tower

A general list for beaches of this type, not verified for this beach

Businesses around

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Community

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More information

FamilyFree
Declared bathing beach

Officially declared as a bathing beach by the Ministry of Interior.

Official source · Ministry of Interior · data.gov.il · record #60 · verified 14.08

Bar Kochba Beach — live conditions

UV 0 (Low) · Water 30°C · Waves 1 m · Air 27°C · Wind 5 km/h

Jellyfish — no live community report right now. Check the live map before you swim.

Crowd (time-of-day estimate): Low

Updated 31/08, 05:21

Are there jellyfish at Bar Kochba Beach right now?

There is currently no live community jellyfish report for Bar Kochba Beach. In high season (July–August) swarms can reach the coast — check live community reports on the beach map and the national tracker before you swim.

What is the sea weather at Bar Kochba Beach today?

Right now at Bar Kochba Beach, the UV index is 0 (Low) and the sea temperature is about 30°C. See the live UV screen for the full hourly forecast.

About the beach

Bar Kochba Beach is a beach on the southern coast, Israel. It is great for families, has a lifeguard service season from April to October, has parking nearby, free to enter.

Region:
the southern coast
Lifeguard service:
Lifeguard service season: April–October
Parking:
Parking nearby
Entry:
Free
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible
Good for:
families

FAQ

Is there parking at Bar Kochba Beach?

Yes, there is parking near Bar Kochba Beach.

Is Bar Kochba Beach wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Bar Kochba Beach is wheelchair accessible.

How much does it cost to enter Bar Kochba Beach?

Entry to Bar Kochba Beach is free. There may be a charge for parking — free alternatives are usually available nearby, and arriving on foot is free.

Can you have a BBQ at Bar Kochba Beach?

Most urban declared bathing beaches in Israel prohibit open fires on the sand. The Sea of Galilee beaches and some nature/park beaches have designated grilling areas. Before bringing a BBQ to Bar Kochba Beach, check the beach and local-authority rules.

Are there jellyfish at Bar Kochba Beach?

Jellyfish presence changes day to day and can't be known in advance. At the height of summer (July–August) jellyfish swarms reach Israel's beaches. For the current situation, check live community reports on the Beach4Fun beach map.

What is Bar Kochba Beach good for?

Bar Kochba Beach is especially good for families.

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