Surf Forecasts:
Margate Pier surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SSW swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Margate Pier this week:
The surf forecast for Margate Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 4s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Margate Pier in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim start to the forecast. The first good surf we see is a long way off, so you’re looking at a big gap with hardly anything worth paddling out for. The water temperature is sitting at 77.0°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a solid 6.5°F above average, very unusual.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t come until Sunday, September 20th at Margate Pier. The swell is tiny at 3.0ft from the NE with a short, weak period of 4 seconds. Combined energy is weak (60). The wind swings offshore from the NNW at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. It’s surfable, but only just. This is your best early option, but it’s strictly for the longboard or a foamie.
Monday the 21st brings a bigger push of swell – 5.2ft from the east, with the period still a poor 8 seconds. Energy jumps to a moderate 299. Problem is, the wind is cross-shore from the ENE at 16 mph, making it choppy and messy. It’s not a beginner wave at this size and with that onshore bump; the quality is poor.
The standout window is Thursday, September 24th. The morning shows 5.2ft of east-northeast swell, period at 8 seconds, and a solid combined energy of 439. The wind is cross-offshore from the west at 9 mph, so the face should be clean. This is the biggest, most energetic swell of the whole run and it’s clean. The size (over 5ft) means it’s pushing out of beginner territory, but it’s not yet expert-only. This is the one to circle on your calendar. Keep in mind it’s a beach/pier setup and can get crowded sometimes.
After that, Friday the 25th and Saturday the 26th still have some clean, offshore wind from the northwest, but the swell drops fast – from 3.3ft down to 2.0ft by Saturday afternoon. It’ll be clean and rideable on a log, but nothing special.
By the end of the month, we’re back to tiny, weak surf and onshore winds. Not much to get excited about.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
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 kJ | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 34 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:17PM1.30m | 10:43AM1.39m | 10:57PM1.20m | 11:24AM1.34m | 11:40PM1.09m | 12:08PM1.29m | 00:26AM1.00m | 12:57PM1.23m | 1:19AM0.92m | 1:53PM1.19m | 2:24AM0.88m | 2:57PM1.17m | 3:33AM0.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.03m | 4:35AM0.06m | 5:08PM0.10m | 5:13AM0.13m | 5:55PM0.17m | 5:52AM0.21m | 6:45PM0.25m | 6:34AM0.28m | 7:41PM0.31m | 7:24AM0.34m | 8:42PM0.34m | 8:23AM0.37m | 9:45PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 28 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 34 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | E 15 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 22 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | SE 15 | SE 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 12 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | N 3 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | S 2 | S 3 | SE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 5 | 7 | 28 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 8 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 11 | 25 | 466 | 241 | 515 | 782 | 782 | 549 | 690 | 1167 | 548 | 98 | 507 | 50 | 549 | 1088 | 963 | 289 | 1176 | 500 |
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The above surf forecast table for Margate Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Margate Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Margate Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Margate Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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