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Margate surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 SAST
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Margate surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Margate sea temperature is
25.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Margate this week:

The surf forecast for Margate over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Margate in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 13th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SW
3
SSW
2.4
SSW
1
SSW
1.8
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
1.2
SSE
0.9
SSE
2.5
SSW
2.3
S
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)1916141313121111188712111098868912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76679855331320912582462631226621320849504263184122514588573892
Wind
(km/h)
40
NE
5
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
E
35
NE
30
NNE
35
SSW
40
SSW
30
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
SW
10
SSE
20
ENE
10
NNW
40
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:09PM
1.00
12:02PM
1.14
1:01AM
1.05
1:22PM
1.21
2:03AM
1.16
2:14PM
1.31
2:44AM
1.28
2:53PM
1.41
3:19AM
1.39
3:26PM
1.51
3:50AM
1.50
3:57PM
1.59
4:20AM
1.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:54PM
0.71
5:04AM
0.71
6:43PM
0.66
6:51AM
0.67
7:50PM
0.56
7:57AM
0.57
8:33PM
0.45
8:40AM
0.47
9:08PM
0.33
9:16AM
0.36
9:39PM
0.23
9:49AM
0.28
10:08PM
0.14
10:20AM
0.21
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--5:07--5:07--5:09--5:09--5:11--5:11--5:13
Sunset7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:05--7:04--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272527272426272525252323232122232224242221
Feels °C (?)242528272729282426201920202022222124191920
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Information about the Margate Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Margate provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Margate can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Margate 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) 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 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Margate, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Margate which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Shepstone which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Ntuzuma, Scottburgh and Umkomaas.

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