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 tide table below.
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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 and enter our Build a Sandcastle Competition
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