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Margate surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 SAST
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Margate surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Margate sea temperature is 25.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 25.2 °C max: 26.4 °C min: 23.7 °C)
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Margate surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Margate sea temperature is 25.5°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 25.2 °C max: 26.4 °C min: 23.7 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Margate this week:

The surf forecast for Margate over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 28) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Margate in the next 12 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 5PM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 31) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Thu 28th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 2nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5PM (Tue 2nd Apr)8ft (2.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate over the next 12 days.

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Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
0.2
SSE
1.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.8
S
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
S
1.7
NE
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.3
S
1.3
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)1211171614131212121212771213141312111010139151513121211610101361113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1251433864413622191315736261528840098015212522170310006793061161111032396837003713282871851359831131119273
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
5
WSW
15
S
15
S
10
E
20
NE
30
NE
35
NNE
40
NE
45
NE
30
NNE
30
NE
30
NE
20
N
30
SSW
20
S
10
SW
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
NE
25
NE
20
NE
10
NNE
20
SSW
25
S
20
SW
25
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
15
E
15
ENE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoffcrosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:19PM
1.62
5:32AM
1.68
5:44PM
1.54
5:57AM
1.58
6:11PM
1.43
6:26AM
1.46
6:43PM
1.29
7:04AM
1.31
7:31PM
1.13
8:10AM
1.14
9:51PM
1.02
11:18AM
1.08
12:36AM
1.16
1:00PM
1.24
1:33AM
1.40
1:51PM
1.43
2:14AM
1.63
2:31PM
1.59
2:51AM
1.82
3:08PM
1.71
3:26AM
1.95
3:43PM
1.79
4:00AM
2.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:21PM
0.12
11:41AM
0.16
11:46PM
0.20
12:09PM
0.26
12:14AM
0.32
12:41PM
0.39
12:48AM
0.47
1:26PM
0.55
1:42AM
0.64
3:02PM
0.69
4:19AM
0.75
5:58PM
0.64
6:48AM
0.61
7:12PM
0.46
7:45AM
0.39
7:56PM
0.26
8:26AM
0.19
8:34PM
0.09
9:04AM
0.03
9:09PM
-0.03
9:39AM
-0.07
9:44PM
-0.10
10:12AM
-0.11
Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:13--6:13--6:13
Sunset5:59--5:58--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:51--5:50--5:49--5:47--5:46--5:45--
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Rain (mm)
--2272-------2---------1---221------
Temp. °C242224232222222225262325262324242323232224252425252224232220202124252226
Feels °C (?)242424222321201821222023232422222224232323242623232221202019191921222124

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the NE by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the Margate Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Margate provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Margate can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Margate surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Margate) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Margate may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Margate, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, consider staying in Margate which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Shepstone which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Ntuzuma, Scottburgh and Umkomaas.

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