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margate Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:08am

Swell

1ft

Cross wind

Cross

25mph

27mph

Rising tide

High

03:35pm

Weather

4°C

12°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 20 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 6s		Cross 30mph 31mph	Flat	4°C 0.08mm/h
1ft 3s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 29mph 32mph	0-1ft 4s	4°C 0.11mm/h
1ft 3s	1ft 4s	Cross 27mph 30mph	1ft 4s	4°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 3s	1ft 6s	Cross 25mph 27mph	1ft 6s	4°C
1-2ft 4s	1ft 9s	Cross 25mph 25mph	1ft 9s	5°C
2-3ft 6s		Cross 22mph 21mph	Flat	5°C
1-2ft 6s		Cross 19mph 19mph	Flat	5°C
1ft 7s	1ft 10s	Cross 19mph 21mph	1ft 10s	5°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 25mph 30mph	Flat	6°C
0-1ft 6s	Cross 25mph 30mph	Flat	8°C
1-2ft 6s	Cross 23mph 24mph	Flat	8°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	Off 15mph 20mph	Flat	8°C
1ft 7s	Off 21mph 23mph	Flat	9°C
1ft 7s	Off 24mph 24mph	Flat	9°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	Off 30mph 33mph	Flat	9°C 0.15mm/h
1ft 5s	Off 30mph 34mph	Flat	10°C 0.42mm/h
0-1ft 5s	Off 29mph 35mph	Flat	10°C 1.16mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 15mph 16mph	Flat	7°C
Flat	Cross 16mph 16mph	Flat	7°C
Flat	Cross 16mph 15mph	Flat	7°C 0.08mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 6s	Off 23mph 24mph	Flat	9°C 0.44mm/h
0-1ft 5s	On 18mph 18mph	Flat	8°C 0.36mm/h
1ft 9s	On 14mph 15mph	Flat	9°C 0.49mm/h

Wednesday 26 Nov

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 6s	Off 13mph 13mph	Flat	9°C 0.07mm/h
1-2ft 7s	Cross 18mph 19mph	Flat	8°C 0.42mm/h
0-1ft 5s	Cross 21mph 23mph	Flat	9°C 0.96mm/h

Thursday 27 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 6s	1ft 3s	Cross 6mph 5mph	1ft 3s	7°C 0.26mm/h
1ft 6s	0-1ft 2s	Off 9mph 7mph	0-1ft 2s	7°C 0.19mm/h
1ft 6s		Off 11mph 9mph	Flat	7°C 0.1mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	Cross 17mph 16mph	Flat	7°C 0.11mm/h
1ft 6s	Cross 15mph 14mph	Flat	7°C 0.05mm/h
1ft 6s	Cross 18mph 17mph	Flat	8°C

Saturday 29 Nov

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 4s	Cross 10mph 10mph	Flat	10°C 0.08mm/h
1ft 4s	Cross 16mph 15mph	Flat	10°C 0.12mm/h
1ft 4s	Cross 16mph 16mph	Flat	9°C 0.1mm/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.