(Hai Fa – Haifa and the surrounding area news corporation) With the end of the summer season, the Haifa Municipality is operating four lifeguard stations on the city's beaches starting today (Wednesday, 11.11.26), which will remain active throughout the winter season. The move is intended to maintain the safety of the many bathers who continue to frequent the beaches even after the official bathing season ends.
Four rescue stations spread along the Haifa coast
- The four stations that will continue to operate during the winter are spread out along the city's coastline:
- At Zamir Beach – Station Number 3
- At Bat Galim Beach – Station Number 2
- On the southern Carmel Beach – Station Number 1
- At Hof Neot (Kiryat Haim) – Station number 2
This deployment is intended to ensure a rescue response along Haifa's main beaches, even during the period when the official bathing season is not in effect. The stations will operate along Every day of the week, between 08:00 AM and 15:30 PM, Until the opening of the next bathing season in March 2027.
Haifa Municipality warns: Swimming without lifeguard supervision is prohibited and life-threatening
The Haifa Municipality reminds residents and visitors to the city's beaches that swimming without lifeguard supervision is prohibited by law and is life-threatening. Although lifeguard stations continue to operate during the winter season, it is important to make sure to enter the water only during operating hours and near the operating stations.
Operating the lifeguard stations in the winter reflects the recognition that many bathers continue to enjoy Haifa's beaches even beyond the official season, and therefore a continuous safety response is required throughout the year.