Surf spot

Margate Pier

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Country: USA, North East, New Jersey
Coordinates: 39.3274, -74.4945

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.7
Wave direction	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	4.8	4.3	4	4.2	3.8	3.9	3.8	3.5	3.4	3.4	3.5	3.1	3.1	3.8	3.5	3.6	3.9	5	6	4.8	5.7	4.9	5.7	3.5	4	4	4.3	4.5	4	4.7	5	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.9	5	5	5.2	5	5.3	5.8	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.3	5.3	5.2	4.5	4.8	5.2	5	4.7	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	6	4	3	2	1	4	6	4	5	9	5	3	4	6	6	6	5	9	15	8	11	6	6	3	7	9	9	14	16	26	30	30	27	26	25	25	24	23	20	23	27	26	25	23	20	18	16	13	12	10	5	11	10	13	18	18
Wind speed (km/h)	4.3	5.3	4.7	14	15.4	14.5	13.5	14.8	16.6	9.8	8.1	7.9	9.9	7.2	7.1	6.4	7.6	9.4	22.6	19.3	18	16	14	13.6	9.8	9.8	9.7	14.2	16.2	13	9.7	9.7	5.4	5.6	6.5	10.1	11.6	8.7	8.7	6.7	5.7	3.3	4.7	9.1	17.2	14.4	13.3	13	10.2	10.1	9.2	13.2	12.7	9.3	4.7	4.6
Wind direction	NGlassy	NNEOffshore	ENEGlassy	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	WSWCross-on	WCross	WCross	WCross	WNWCross	WNWCross-off	WCross	WNWCross-off	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NNWOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NNEOffshore	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	ESECross-on	NECross-off	NECross-off	NECross-off	ECross	ESECross-on	ESECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SECross-on	SGlassy	SGlassy	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SSWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	SSWOnshore	SGlassy	SWGlassy

Margate Pier, New Jersey (North East / Atlantic coast) is a classic beachbreak / jetty-influenced surf spot on the Jersey Shore, known more for short-period Atlantic swell and quick, punchy waves than for long, mellow rides.

What it’s like

Wave type: Mostly a beachbreak, with the nearby pier/structure helping create localized sand setups and shape.
Best swell direction: Works well with E, SE, and NE swells, especially when there’s enough size to wrap into the beach.
Wind: Usually best with westerly offshore winds. Onshore easterlies can make it choppy fast.
Tides: Often mid tide to incoming is best, though this can change with sandbars and season.
Wave quality: Can be fun and hollow on the right sand, but generally inconsistent and tide-sensitive.

Surf style

Good for intermediate to advanced surfers when it’s working, especially on bigger or cleaner swell days.
Can offer fast takeoffs, steep drops, and decent sections.
On smaller days, it may be more suitable for longboards or soft tops, depending on the sandbars.

Conditions and hazards

Crowds: Can get busy in summer and on good swell days.
Strong currents/rips: Common along the Jersey Shore, especially near structure and during larger surf.
Shallow sandbars: Watch for closeouts and bottom contact, especially at lower tide.
Winter surf: Can be the best time for more powerful, cleaner waves, but water is cold and conditions can be demanding.

Overall

Margate Pier is a fun but fickle Jersey Shore surf spot that can produce fast, playful beachbreak waves when the sand, swell, and wind line up. It’s not typically a world-class long ride spot, but it can be a solid local session with the right conditions.