How often does the tide change in Margate?
Margate has two high tides and two low tides every 24 hours, roughly every 6 hours and 12 minutes. That means the beach can look very different just a few hours apart. Check the time for High and Low tide in Margate for the next 3 days in the table below.
Margate
www.kent-tides.comWhen is high tide in Margate today?
High tide brings the sea right up to the harbour wall, this is perfect for:
- Riding the waves at Margate Main Sands using the bodyboards provided in the AirBnB
- Sea swimming with no long walk across sand
- Watching the sea crash at the Harbour Arm with a coffee or beer in hand
- Capturing dramatic seascapes from the steps by the Turner Contemporary Art Gallery
When is low tide in Margate today?
Low tide transforms the beach completely:
- Huge stretches of sand appear which are ideal for beach games and long walks
- Swim in the tidal pool by the Sundeck on Margate Main Sands
- Explore rockpools at Westbrook Bay
- Spot sea glass or shells left behind by the retreating tide
- Build huge sandcastles using the buckets and spades provided by us in the Hallway
When is the best time to visit the beach in Margate?
That depends on what you love:
- For wide-open beaches and walking: go at low tide
- For sea swims or paddleboarding: visit at high tide
- For beautiful reflections and sunsets: time it for low tide just before sunset