Margate Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, South Africa)
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Margate Surf Guide
Margate in Hibiscous Coast is a fairly exposed beach and reef break that has quite reliable surf The best wind direction is from the west. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. A right hand reef. Best around low tide. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Be warned that sharks have been sighted.
Margate Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
 Beach and reef |  3 | fairly consistent | 24.8°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Margate:
The best conditions reported for surf at Margate occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West.
What's the best time of year to surf Margate (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Margate Location Map
Interactive Margate surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Margate is Margate Airport (MGH) in South Africa, 3 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Margate is Durban International Airport (DUR), also in South Africa, 113 km (70 miles) away.
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Live Wave Height (m)
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Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 04:29 Local Time
| Tuesday 05 | ||||
| 5AM | 8AM | 11AM | 2PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Period (s) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Wind (km/h) | ||||
| Wind State | glass | cross- off |
glass | cross- on |
Tides at Margate
| NEXT | IS AT (local time) | remaining |
|---|---|---|
| high tide | ||
| low tide |
Swell History at Margate
Surf stats for Margate, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Margate
Wind stats for Margate, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Margate Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
- Overall:3.0
- Quality on a good day:3.0
- Consistency of Surf:3.0
- Difficulty Level:3.0
- Crowds:3.0
The very sad thing is that the so called CCTV surveillance room which is situated next to the life guard office, did not even show the slightest interest in assisting us with anything. They said nothing was working. Then I asked for assistance in calling the police, well what a mission from these two fine so called South Africans. I was told to go up the hill to the police station...Right. From out of town and I must find the police station. Eventually after standing at the car for about 4 hours, I was able to stop a traffic officer that assisted in calling the police. It is Monday the 24th November 2014 and after opening a case at the police station, I still do not have a case number!
My experience in Margate was not a great one... People that visit this beach should be very vigilant and keep a close eye on their belongings. These criminals know how to distract you and steel from under your noses... And also know that the authorities will not do a thing to assist you!”
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