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Margate surf Forecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
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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 (May 02) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s. 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 08) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 04) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 2nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 7th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 528 | 610 | 556 | 392 | 208 | 489 | 511 | 417 | 6 | 136 | 125 | 82 | 33 | 46 | 293 | 96 | 162 | 371 | 720 | 213 | 180 | 138 | 124 | 120 | 127 | 525 | 1033 | 503 | 328 | 4969 | 2873 | 3811 | 1517 | 1284 | 943 | 1036 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:45AM 1.13 | 11:49PM 1.28 | 12:18PM 1.23 | 12:52AM 1.47 | 1:16PM 1.38 | 1:39AM 1.65 | 2:01PM 1.51 | 2:19AM 1.78 | 2:41PM 1.61 | 2:58AM 1.86 | 3:19PM 1.68 | 3:34AM 1.87 | 3:55PM 1.70 | 4:10AM 1.83 | 4:31PM 1.67 | 4:45AM 1.74 | 5:06PM 1.60 | 5:20AM 1.61 | 5:43PM 1.50 | 5:55AM 1.46 | 6:22PM 1.38 | 6:32AM 1.31 | 7:09PM 1.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:05PM 0.57 | 6:11AM 0.55 | 6:23PM 0.44 | 7:12AM 0.38 | 7:16PM 0.29 | 7:57AM 0.21 | 8:00PM 0.16 | 8:36AM 0.08 | 8:40PM 0.07 | 9:13AM 0.01 | 9:18PM 0.02 | 9:48AM -0.01 | 9:55PM 0.02 | 10:22AM 0.01 | 10:32PM 0.08 | 10:56AM 0.08 | 11:08PM 0.18 | 11:30AM 0.19 | 11:45PM 0.31 | 12:06PM 0.31 | 12:24AM 0.45 | 12:46PM 0.44 | 1:12AM 0.60 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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