At the height of summer: all beaches in Haifa closed immediately

The Ministry of Health has ordered the closure of all Haifa beaches for swimming following abnormal water quality sampling results. The public is asked not to enter the sea until further notice. The Haifa Municipality will conduct repeated sampling during the day.

The Ministry of Health ordered today (Monday, August 24, 2026) the immediate closure of all swimming beaches in Haifa. The decision was made following abnormal water quality sampling results, the circumstances of which have not yet been clarified. The public is asked not to enter the sea until further notice. The Haifa Municipality clarified that repeated sampling will be conducted during the day, and based on the results and the Ministry of Health's guidelines, a decision will be made regarding the continuation or removal of the swimming warning. This is an unusual step at the height of the summer season, affecting all of the city's beaches.