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Margate Pier Surf Forecast, New Jersey

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Ventnor Pier2-3+ftLongport, 32nd St.2-3+ftSt. James2-3+ft
Margate Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
2-3+ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
6.65s
Wind
18mph
SSW / Gusts 32mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
6.0ft @ 7sS

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SSE swell at 7s with 12mph from the SW. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SSE|12-15mph SW
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with strong NNE wind at 14mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|14-16mph NE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Poor

6s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Margate Pier Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Margate Pier is a beach break on Absecon Island south of Atlantic City, where the pier structure helps organize sandbars into surprisingly punchy peaks. The SE-facing exposure picks up swells from tropical systems and nor'easters, with the pier creating defined takeoff zones on either side. Fall is prime time when hurricane-season groundswells push through and NW offshore winds clean up the surf.

Pier pilingsStrong currents near structureRip currentsCrowds on summer weekendsSeasonal jellyfish

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Margate Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Margate Pier?
The current wave height at Margate Pier is 2-3+ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is SSW at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Margate Pier surf forecast?
Our Margate Pier forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Margate Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Margate Pier is 2-3+ft, produced by a 6ft S wind swell swell at 7s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Margate Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Margate Pier is Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM with 3ft waves, a 6.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.