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Best with west offshore wind and a southwest swell, especially around low tide.
Expect a crowded public-beach lineup on working days, and keep shark awareness and belongings security in mind.
Surf GuideHibiscus Coast
Margate
Margate is the main South Coast town-beach surf zone on the Hibiscus Coast, with a reliable reef-tinged lineup that feels tied to the busy Margate Beach shoreline. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Margate in Hibiscus Coast.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationHibiscus Coast, ZA
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