Margate surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, S swell with 7,476 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Margate this week:
The surf forecast for Margate over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Margate in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate over the next 16 days.
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