Margate Pier Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
ENE, SSE, SE
Wind
NW
Surf Height
Chest high-well overhead.
Tide
Mid-high generally best.
Margate Pier Surf Guide
Margate is fun on a waist- to shoulder-high swell out of the east/northeast or southeast. The city allows surfing on both sides of the pier along with three other beaches that are surf beaches. The pier will hold any swell up to head high.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced.
Local Vibe
Doable
Mostly mellow.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Light to moderate.
Spot Rating
Fun
On the right day, it can be fun but depends on the sandbar.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Usually pretty mellow.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean overall.
Hazards
The pier, shallow bottom, rip currents.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Bodyboard, Funboard, Longboard, SUP
Access
Easy, but parking is limited.
Bottom
Sand.
Best Season
September through March
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