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South Coast · KwaZulu-Natal
Margate
South Coast holiday-town beach break with fun peaks on SE swell.
★★★★★Fair
Peak 01:00 · Good
Best: 05:00–08:00
Moderate S swell expected. Best 05:00–08:00.
| Time | Surf | Swell | Period | Wind | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | ~0.7 m | S | 12.5 s | NNW 2 km/h | 78 | 3/5 |
| 03:00 | ~0.7 m | S | 12.6 s | SSW 13 km/h | 62 | 3/5 |
| 06:00 | ~1.1 m | ENE | 6.6 s | SW 10 km/h | 68 | 3/5 |
| 09:00 | ~0.9 m | E | 6.7 s | SSW 14 km/h | 62 | 3/5 |
| 12:00 | ~0.8 m | ESE | 7.8 s | SSW 23 km/h | 62 | 3/5 |
| 15:00 | ~1.4 m | SSW | 5.3 s | SSW 23 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
| 18:00 | ~1.4 m | SSW | 5.3 s | SSW 16 km/h | 62 | 3/5 |
| 21:00 | ~0.8 m | S | 10 s | S 19 km/h | 52 | 2/5 |
Surf heights are estimated breaking sizes from offshore swell (Open-Meteo). Size and quality can change with tide, wind, and sandbanks — check local conditions before you paddle out.
Marine forecast data: Open-Meteo open-meteo.com · CC BY 4.0