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margate Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:23am

Swell

1ft

Onshore wind

12mph

15mph

Falling tide

Low

10:17am

Weather

12°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 13 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 5s		Cross 5mph 5mph	Flat	13°C
1-2ft 4s		On 10mph 13mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 4s	1ft 6s	On 12mph 15mph	1ft 6s	12°C
1ft 6s	0-1ft 5s	On 13mph 16mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C
1ft 3s		Cross 15mph 21mph	Flat	13°C
1-2ft 4s		Cross 17mph 25mph	Flat	13°C
2ft 5s		On 18mph 26mph	Flat	13°C
2ft 5s		On 15mph 23mph	Flat	13°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 3s	On 14mph 19mph	Flat	12°C
1-2ft 7s	On 15mph 20mph	Flat	12°C
1-2ft 10s	On 18mph 23mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 5s	1ft 5s	On 8mph 10mph	1ft 5s	12°C
2ft 5s	0-1ft 5s	On 11mph 14mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C
1-2ft 4s		On 15mph 19mph	Flat	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 12mph 14mph	Flat	12°C
Flat	On 13mph 18mph	Flat	12°C
0-1ft 8s	On 12mph 16mph	Flat	13°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 6s	On 9mph 12mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 7s	On 9mph 12mph	Flat	11°C
0-1ft 4s	On 11mph 17mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s		Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	11°C
2ft 7s	1ft 3s	Cross 4mph 4mph	1ft 3s	12°C
2ft 7s	0-1ft 3s	Cross 3mph 4mph	0-1ft 3s	13°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 5s	Cross 11mph 15mph	Flat	13°C
0-1ft 7s	On 13mph 19mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	Cross 19mph 32mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 5s	Cross 11mph 15mph	Flat	14°C
3ft 5s	Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	14°C
2ft 5s	Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	13°C 0.27mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 5s	Cross 8mph 9mph	Flat	13°C 0.4mm/h
1ft 5s	Cross 13mph 16mph	Flat	14°C 0.17mm/h
1ft 5s	Cross 15mph 20mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 10mph 10mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	Cross 7mph 8mph	Flat	13°C 0.22mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Surfing in Margate, located on the southeast coast of the United Kingdom, presents a unique set of conditions for surfers. This charming seaside resort is primarily known for its sandy beaches and burgeoning arts scene, but surfing conditions here are often underestimated. The surf at Margate is predominantly influenced by the English Channel which offers typically small to medium swell conditions. The best surf is generally found during the autumn and winter months where the incoming Atlantic storms generate larger swells. However, the water temperature can be quite cold during this time, easily reaching single digits. Thus, a full surfing suit, including boots, gloves, and even a hood, is essential to handle the chill. Different tides offer varied surfing experiences here. There's a pleasant balance between beach and reef breaks in Margate, meaning surfers of varying skill levels can find suitable spots. Beach breaks are more prevalent, particularly towards the southern end in a spot known as the Nayland Rock shelter. This area seems to work best at low to mid-tide with a decent south-east swell. One distinctive feature about surfing at Margate is the wind. UK's coastal regions are famously windy, and Margate is no exception. For the perfect surf, you want the wind coming from the west, as the beach faces more towards the east. An onshore breeze can make conditions choppy, but when the wind swings around to a more favourable direction, you can score clean, ridable waves. On a good day, you might see lines stretching out into the English Channel, each one holding potential for an exhilarating ride. While Margate doesn’t offer the big wave experience like some of the world’s more famous surfing spots, it's a great place to test your mettle against some of England's more challenging conditions. Patience is key here - the wait for the right surf conditions can be rewarding. Just don’t forget to enjoy the picturesque sunsets as the evening surf sessions draw to an end.