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margate Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:36am

Swell

1ft

10s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

27mph

37mph

Falling tide

Low

02:06pm

Weather

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 28 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 9s		Cross 23mph 31mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 9s		Cross 28mph 38mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 9s		Cross 28mph 39mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 10s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 27mph 37mph	0-1ft 4s	13°C 0.08mm/h
1ft 10s	1ft 6s	Cross 24mph 33mph	1ft 6s	14°C 0.06mm/h
1ft 9s	1ft 6s	Off 20mph 26mph	1ft 6s	14°C 0.05mm/h
1ft 7s	1ft 9s	Cross 19mph 25mph	1ft 9s	14°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 19mph 26mph	0-1ft 7s	13°C

Today 29 Oct

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 7s		Off 21mph 27mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 5s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 17mph 20mph	0-1ft 7s	12°C 0.15mm/h
1ft 5s		Cross 16mph 21mph	Flat	11°C 0.36mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 5s	Cross 10mph 11mph	Flat	11°C
Flat	Cross 18mph 20mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Cross 25mph 30mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 24mph 32mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Off 26mph 35mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	Off 25mph 35mph	Flat	15°C

Saturday 01 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 43mph 60mph	0-1ft 5s	16°C 0.28mm/h
1-2ft 6s		Cross 33mph 47mph	Flat	13°C 0.39mm/h
0-1ft 4s		On 34mph 47mph	Flat	13°C

Sunday 02 Nov

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s		Cross 40mph 48mph	Flat	12°C 0.72mm/h
1-2ft 6s	1ft 5s	Cross 30mph 35mph	1ft 5s	11°C 0.46mm/h
1ft 5s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 30mph 34mph	0-1ft 5s	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	Cross 21mph 27mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 8s	Off 20mph 26mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 8s	Off 20mph 27mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 6s	Off 23mph 30mph	0-1ft 6s	13°C
Flat		Cross 22mph 30mph	Flat	13°C
Flat		Cross 21mph 30mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s		Cross 19mph 26mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 4s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 15mph 19mph	0-1ft 7s	14°C
1ft 4s	1ft 4s	Cross 11mph 15mph	1ft 4s	13°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Off 22mph 30mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Off 27mph 37mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	Off 31mph 43mph	Flat	13°C

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.