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Surfing in Margate

4 curated surf and paddle spots in Margate, KwaZulu-Natal — hand-picked and kept current by Out & About SA. Updated August 2026.

Out & About SA lists 4 surf and paddle spots in Margate, in the South Coast. They span Beach Break and Surf Shop. Every listing is hand-checked and kept current — browse them below, or open the full KwaZulu-Natal surfing & paddle guide.

Lucien Beach

Beach Break

South Coast

A powerful, hollow beach break at Margate North favoured by shortboarders and more advanced surfers

Margate Main Beach

Beach Break

South Coast

Main beach break of the lower south coast's busiest holiday town, with lifeguards. Beginner-friendly on smaller days…

St Michael's-on-Sea

Beach Break

South Coast

Beach and reef breaks near Margate and Uvongo on the lower south coast. Varied peaks that suit intermediate surfers

Surf Action

Surf Shop

South Coast

A Margate surf shop that also runs surf lessons and stocks boards and gear

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