Surf Forecasts:
Margate Pier surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ENE swell with 97 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s 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 (Jul 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate Pier over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s get into it. Rusty here, looking at the next couple of weeks for Margate.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next week or so is pretty grim. We’re looking at a long, quiet spell with barely a ripple worth paddling for. The water is sitting at a warm 76°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s the only thing that’s firing.
From Sunday the 12th right through to Friday the 18th, it’s a write-off. Tiny, weak swell, mostly onshore or cross-shore winds, and the wave energy is bottomed out. You’re looking at combined energies in the 30s and 40s (44), which is just weak. Not worth getting wet for.
Finally, there’s a flicker of hope on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning session at Margate Pier sees a bump in swell to 5ft from the ENE, with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the WSW. The wave energy jumps to 218, which is moderate, and the conditions look clean. It’s not a massive standout, but it’s the best of a quiet run. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s windswell, not groundswell, but it’ll be rideable for the intermediate crew. Keep in mind, this spot can get busy, so expect some crowds.
Monday the 20th still has some size – 4ft in the morning – but the wind is a bit more tricky, and the energy is similar (226). It’s a marginal call.
After that, the swell drops off again into the 20s and 30s (energy) until we get to Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. Saturday the 25th morning has a 5ft south swell with clean cross-off winds, but the energy is moderate (323). Sunday the 26th afternoon sees a bigger 5ft south swell with a bit more grunt (427), but it’s still just a marginal call. The period is short (8 seconds), so it’s not going to be a thing of beauty.
If you’re desperate, aim for the morning of the 19th. Otherwise, it’s a long wait for anything decent.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 |
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 kJ | 33 | 34 | 75 | 33 | 46 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 8 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 43 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:55PM1.57m | 7:27AM1.12m | 7:51PM1.62m | 8:24AM1.17m | 8:45PM1.63m | 9:18AM1.21m | 9:36PM1.61m | 10:11AM1.24m | 10:26PM1.54m | 11:03AM1.25m | 11:16PM1.44m | 11:55AM1.24m | 00:04AM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:25PM-0.04m | 1:38AM-0.05m | 1:25PM-0.08m | 2:32AM-0.10m | 2:22PM-0.10m | 3:24AM-0.13m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 6 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 35 | 34 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 35 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 8 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 42 | 33 | 46 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | — | SSE 5 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | — | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | — | 5 | 12 | — | 13 | — | — | 10 | 6 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | SE 9 | SSE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | E 15 | — | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | E 5 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | W 4 | — | SSW 5 | W 3 | — | — | — | E 4 | ENE 4 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 33 | 34 | 75 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 22 | 15 | 16 | 6 | — | 20 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | 43 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 463 | 1088 | 549 | 1091 | 1193 | 98 | 112 | 110 | 295 | 171 | 344 | 17 | 299 | 2650 | 241 | 1442 | 2634 | 955 | 963 | 785 | 0 |
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