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Margate Beach beach in Hibiscus Coast Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal - Real-time ocean conditions and beach information on Salty

Margate Beach

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What is Margate Beach most known for?

Margate Beach is most known for excellent surfing conditions.

Is Margate Beach kid-friendly?

Yes! Margate Beach is great for families with designated swimming area.

Is Margate Beach good for surfing?

Yes! Margate Beach is a known surf spot and conditions today are excellent with 5.6ft waves at 10 second intervals.

What is the best time of year to visit Margate Beach?

Summer months typically offer the warmest water and air temperatures. Shoulder seasons provide fewer crowds with pleasant conditions.

How are the crowds at Margate Beach?

Margate Beach tends to have fewer crowds due to limited amenities. Great for those seeking a quieter beach experience.

Is today a good day to swim at Margate Beach?

Swimming conditions are challenging today. Current conditions: comfortable water temperature (76°F), large waves (5.6ft), experienced swimmers only, high UV index (8.75), sun protection essential.

Real-Time Beach Data

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🏖 LAND

Parking & Access

Parking: Yes

Recreation & Sports

Swimming area: Yes
Surfing: Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant: Yes
Snack bar: Yes

Policies & Access

Accessibility: Yes

💨 AIR

Air temp: 78°F
Wind: 3 mph
Air pressure: 1013 hPa
Feels like: 86°F
Wind direction: NW
PM 2.5: 20 µg/m³
Humidity: 83%
AQI: 54
PM 10: 21 µg/m³
Rainfall: 0 mm
Visibility: 15 mi
Dew point: 73°F
Conditions: Partly cloudy

💧 SEA

Water temp: 76°F
Wave height: 5.6 ft
Swell direction: SE
Wave period: 10 sec
Current velocity: 5.4 mph
Swell wave direction: S

☀️ SUN

UV index: 8.75
Sunrise: 5:34 AM
Cloud cover: 100%
Sunset: 6:50 PM
Total daylight hours: 13.3 hrs

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