Graveyards Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Namibia – Swakopmund)
| Name: | Graveyards |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: WSW | Offshore Wind: E |
Graveyards in Swakopmund is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west southwest. A reef breaks left and there is a left hand point break as well. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of seals,rocks and sharks.
Overall Graveyards Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Graveyards surf quality by season and Graveyards surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Graveyards |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Graveyards:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Factory Point | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Main Break | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Fiji | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Thicklip | 72 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Vineta Point | 72 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Graveyards: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 3961 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 4431 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 4498 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 4761 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 4784 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Graveyards: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 1201 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | 3347 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Recife, Brazil | 3382 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Maceió, Brazil | 3395 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Tambau, Brazil | 3405 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Graveyards: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 1042 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1061 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1061 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1061 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 1061 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Graveyards: |
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| Closest city location | Hentiesbaai (Namibia) | 32 mi |
| Second closest city location | Swakopmund (Namibia) | 73 mi |
| Third closest city location | Arandis (Namibia) | 79 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Walvis Bay (Namibia) | 89 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Usakos (Namibia) | 107 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Graveyards is Ngiva (N'giva) Airport (NGV) in Angola, which is 556 km (345 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Graveyards is Xangongo Airport (XGN), also in Angola, 568 km (353 miles) away.
