Margate Pier Northside 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 Northside 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 3 other beaches that are surf beaches. The pier will hold any swell up to head high.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate 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
Access
Easy, but parking is limited.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
September through March
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