Margate surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, SSW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Margate in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 11) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate over the next 16 days.
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