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Israeli surfers hit the water in a night surfing competition in the Mediterranean sea in Ashdod, southern Israel. About 40 surfers participated in the competition which started Wednesday after sundown.

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A surfboard is seen during a night-surfing competition in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod.Amir Cohen/Reuters

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An Israeli surfer waits for his heat during a night surfing competition in the Mediterranean sea in Ashdod, Israel.Oded Balilty/The Associated Press

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An Israeli surfer gets dressed during a night surfing competition in the Mediterranean sea beachfront in Ashdod, Israel.Oded Balilty/The Associated Press

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Israeli surfers enter the water to surf during a night surfing competition in the Mediterranean sea in Ashdod, Israel.Oded Balilty/The Associated Press

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Israeli surfers and spectators watch a night surfing competition in the Mediterranean sea in Ashdod, Israel,Oded Balilty/The Associated Press

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A surfer rides a wave during a night-surfing competition in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod.Amir Cohen/Reuters

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A dog sits with spectators as they watch a night-surfing competition in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod.Amir Cohen/Reuters

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A surfer rides a wave during a night-surfing competition in the southern Israeli city of Ashdod.Amir Cohen/Reuters

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An Israeli surfer carries his surfboard as he waits for his round during a night surfing competition in the Mediterranean sea in Ashdod, Israel.Oded Balilty/The Associated Press

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Israeli surfers walk out of the water after competing in a night surfing competition in the Mediterranean sea in Ashdod, Israel.Oded Balilty/The Associated Press

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