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Margate Pier Surf Forecast
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Margate Pier surfForecast / New Jersey / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 28 Mar 2026 EDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Margate Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Margate Pier sea temperature is
7.4° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (Apr 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate Pier over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 0°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed night, strong winds from the ENE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 |
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 kJ (?) | 18 | 19 | 20 | 6 | 25 | 51 | 43 | 72 | 119 | 153 | 255 | 377 | 212 | 128 | 70 | 192 | 290 | 222 | 158 | 199 | 99 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:38PM 1.04 | 5:58AM 1.27 | 6:31PM 1.13 | 6:48AM 1.29 | 7:17PM 1.21 | 7:33AM 1.29 | 7:58PM 1.28 | 8:14AM 1.26 | 8:37PM 1.32 | 8:52AM 1.23 | 9:13PM 1.33 | 9:29AM 1.17 | 9:48PM 1.32 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:34AM 0.03 | 11:37PM 0.05 | 12:26PM -0.02 | 12:34AM -0.01 | 1:12PM -0.05 | 1:25AM -0.05 | 1:53PM -0.07 | 2:11AM -0.07 | 2:31PM -0.07 | 2:54AM -0.07 | 3:07PM -0.04 | 3:35AM -0.05 | 3:41PM -0.00 | 4:15AM -0.02 | |||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:48 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 2 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 5 |
| Feels °C (?) | -7 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 10 | -4 | -6 | -4 | 10 | 10 | -1 |
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Information about the Margate Pier Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Margate Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Margate Pier is 6 km (4 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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