Surf Forecasts:
Margate Pier surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 9 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSW swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 (Aug 09) 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 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The swell just isn't showing up with any real energy for most of the run.
We're looking at a long, dry spell starting from Friday the 7th of August and stretching all the way through to Monday the 17th of August. That's nearly a week and a half of really weak, short-period swell. The waves are there, but they're tiny and mostly messy. Out of that whole period, there's only a couple of windows where the conditions clean up, but the swell is still too small to get excited about.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't pop up until Tuesday the 18th of August. We get a bit of a pulse, with swell heights around 4ft from the ESE. The combined energy jumps to 134, which is moderate, but it's still fairly ordinary. The morning of the 18th should be clean with a light cross-offshore wind, so it might be worth a look if you're desperate.
The one standout, and I mean the only one that gets the heart pumping a little, is the afternoon of Wednesday the 19th of August. The swell is still around 4ft to 4ft from the ESE, but the combined energy pushes up to 221. The real kicker is that the wind swings light offshore from the WSW, and the forecast is actually calling for "good surf conditions." That's the first time we've seen that in the whole forecast. The period is only 8 seconds, so it's not a groundswell, but that clean, light-offshore wind at Margate Pier (Margate) could make for some fun, rippable walls. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a nice bonus. Keep in mind that Margate Pier can get crowded sometimes, so get out there early if you can.
After that brief highlight, the energy drops back off again through the 20th and 21st, with some clean but small conditions. The 20th of August morning actually has a bigger 5ft swell from the S, but the combined energy is a massive 428, which is strong. However, with a strong 19 mph cross-offshore wind, it's likely going to be a blown-out, bumpy mess. The 21st of August morning is glassy but tiny at 2ft.
So, to wrap it up: a whole lot of nothing for the first week and a half, then a single, promising afternoon on the 19th. If you can wait, that's your window. The rest of the time, it's a lake.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 5 |
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 kJ | 29 | 25 | 59 | 59 | 24 | 91 | 56 | 38 | 52 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:30PM1.35m | 4:01AM0.99m | 4:40PM1.41m | 5:14AM1.02m | 5:46PM1.48m | 6:19AM1.09m | 6:45PM1.55m | 7:17AM1.17m | 7:39PM1.58m | 8:10AM1.25m | 8:30PM1.59m | 9:00AM1.30m | 9:17PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:58AM0.10m | 10:19PM0.18m | 10:06AM0.09m | 11:27PM0.12m | 11:13AM0.06m | 00:28AM0.05m | 12:17PM0.01m | 1:24AM-0.02m | 1:16PM-0.04m | 2:15AM-0.07m | 2:11PM-0.07m | 3:02AM-0.10m | 3:04PM-0.08m | 3:48AM-0.10m | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 7 | ESE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 22 | 8 | 10 | 33 | 23 | 47 | 56 | 5 | 30 | 27 | 4 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | E 11 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 11 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | SW 3 | — |
| kJ | 29 | 25 | 59 | 59 | 24 | 91 | — | 38 | 52 | — | 25 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 76 | 675 | 0 | 18 | 38 | 3 | 18 | 77 | 0 | 1096 | 963 | 30 | 241 | 1406 | 275 | 275 | 2485 | 466 | 275 | 163 | 241 |
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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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