Surf Forecasts:
Margate Pier surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about the next couple of weeks at Margate Pier. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions ahead, so don’t be barking up the wrong tree if you’re hoping for a proper session.
Right off the bat, the first recommendation is for Friday the 31st of July, and it’s a flat start. We’re looking at a tiny 1ft SSE swell with a weak period of 8 seconds and combined wave energy scraping in at just 32 – that’s weak sauce. The wind is a cross-on from the south at 12 mph, making it choppy and unappealing. The water temp is sitting at 75°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a write-off. There’s no standout session, no hidden gem to chase. From the 31st of July right through to the 15th of August, every single forecast slot is labelled “poor surf conditions.” The swell never gets above 7ft, and when it does push a bit on the 3rd of August with a 5ft to 7ft SSE swell, the wind is howling onshore at 15-18 mph from the south, turning it into a lumpy, messy mess. The combined energy hits 259 and then 777 on that Monday afternoon, so there’s definitely some power in the water, but the poor wind direction and quality mean it’s just not rideable for a paddle board. If you’re into kitesurfing and don’t mind the chop, that might be your window, but for a regular surfer, save your energy.
The rest of the period is a sad story of tiny swell (0.7ft to 4ft) and cross-onshore winds that keep the surface bumpy. There’s one morning on the 9th of August where the wind goes light cross-off, giving us a clean look at a 3ft S swell, but the energy is only 46 and the period is short at 6 seconds. It’s a fleeting moment of hope, but not enough to get excited about.
Margate Pier is a very consistent spot, so it’s a bit of a shock to see such a blank run. It’s not normal for the area to stay this poor for this long, but that’s the hand we’ve been dealt. Forecasts can change, but for now, there’s nothing to chase. Be patient, and keep your eyes on the charts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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 kJ | 24 | 30 | 26 | 40 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 228 | 259 | 491 | 408 | 77 | 139 | 75 | 66 | 77 | 85 | 50 | 60 | 62 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 9:59PM1.37m | 10:24AM1.14m | 10:34PM1.33m | 11:01AM1.18m | 11:11PM1.27m | 11:41AM1.21m | 11:52PM1.20m | 12:27PM1.25m | 00:39AM1.13m | 1:20PM1.28m | 1:37AM1.06m | 2:22PM1.31m | 2:45AM1.00m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.12m | 4:27AM0.05m | 4:27PM0.12m | 5:01AM0.05m | 5:11PM0.14m | 5:37AM0.05m | 5:59PM0.17m | 6:16AM0.06m | 6:54PM0.20m | 7:03AM0.08m | 7:57PM0.21m | 7:56AM0.10m | 9:08PM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 5 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | SSE 6 | — | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 30 | 26 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 68 | — | 286 | 167 | 77 | 82 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 12 | — | — | — | — | E 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 2 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 29 | 26 | 36 | 228 | 259 | 491 | 408 | — | 139 | 75 | 66 | 77 | 85 | 50 | 60 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 298 | 43 | 298 | 991 | 548 | 1088 | 1231 | 0 | 289 | 325 | 3 | 36 | 83 | 298 | 94 | 298 | 135 | 18 | 325 | 18 |
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