Surf Forecasts:
Margate Pier surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with S 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 (Jul 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Margate Pier in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest from the get-go: this 16-day window for Margate Pier is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak surf with a lot of wind issues. The first proper recommendation doesn't show up until Sunday the 19th, so don't bother waxing up before that. The water temp is sitting at a very warm 76°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be in boardies for sure.
The best of a very average bunch is shaping up for Sunday afternoon, July 19th. We’ve got a south swell pushing 4 ft, with a period of 7 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the WSW. The combined energy is moderate (220). It’s not going to be epic, but it’ll be the cleanest, most rideable waves in the whole outlook. It’s a beach/pier setup, so expect a bit of a crowd—it is Margate, after all.
Tuesday afternoon, July 21st, sees the biggest swell of the period at 6 ft from the south, but it’s a short period 7 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the WSW, keeping it relatively clean. The combined energy is moderate (278). This is probably the punchiest it’ll get, but it might be a bit unruly for the average punter.
The rest of the dates are a write-off. There’s a few near-glassy sessions on Friday the 17th, but with only 0.3 ft of swell, it’s a flat spell. We get a couple of small, clean mornings on the 22nd and 28th, but the waves are barely surfable, with combined energy in the weak range (84 and 74). Don’t get your hopes up.
Honestly, if you’re desperate, pick your window carefully. The Sunday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon are your only real shots. Otherwise, it’s a wait-and-see game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 36°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | E 15 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SE 14 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | SSE 9 |
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 kJ | 12 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 35 | 200 | 74 | 146 | 94 | 131 | 94 | 47 | 132 | 278 | 308 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:18AM1.21m | 9:36PM1.61m | 10:11AM1.24m | 10:26PM1.54m | 11:03AM1.25m | 11:16PM1.44m | 11:55AM1.24m | 00:04AM1.33m | 12:47PM1.23m | 00:54AM1.20m | 1:40PM1.21m | 1:46AM1.09m | 2:34PM1.19m | 2:42AM0.99m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:17PM-0.10m | 4:14AM-0.13m | 4:12PM-0.07m | 5:03AM-0.11m | 5:07PM-0.02m | 5:51AM-0.07m | 6:01PM0.05m | 6:38AM-0.01m | 6:58PM0.12m | 7:25AM0.06m | 7:56PM0.19m | 8:13AM0.13m | 8:57PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 20 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 30 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 5 | — | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 70 | 74 | 67 | 94 | 131 | 94 | 47 | 1 | — | 308 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | — | SE 12 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | SE 14 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 4 | — | — | SW 3 | — | ENE 3 | E 3 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 7 | — | S 7 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 6 | S 7 | — |
| kJ | 11 | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 200 | — | 146 | — | — | — | 19 | 132 | 278 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 289 | 299 | 241 | 275 | 1442 | 955 | 955 | 963 | 1406 | 2354 | 120 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 325 | 325 | 69 | 18 | 28 |
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