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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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s. 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Wed 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 28th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Margate over the next 12 days.
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 629 | 512 | 334 | 456 | 362 | 325 | 264 | 161 | 150 | 330 | 371 | 399 | 347 | 418 | 459 | 442 | 212 | 72 | 121 | 268 | 293 | 162 | 102 | 67 | 38 | 19 | 27 | 8 | 61 | 169 | 480 | 239 | 131 | 322 | 371 | 475 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:42AM 1.55 | 6:04PM 1.41 | 6:18AM 1.43 | 6:48PM 1.29 | 7:07AM 1.29 | 7:57PM 1.18 | 8:29AM 1.15 | 10:01PM 1.15 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:30PM 0.26 | 11:56AM 0.27 | 12:06AM 0.37 | 12:36PM 0.39 | 12:53AM 0.51 | 1:33PM 0.51 | 2:09AM 0.64 | 3:07PM 0.60 | 4:24AM 0.68 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thu 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 |
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| Temp. °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue night, min 19°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the E by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue 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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