Guns Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Namibia – Swakopmund)
| Name: | Guns |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: WSW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Guns in Swakopmund is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the east northeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the west southwest.Surfers ride left hand point. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include sharks,seals and rocks.
Overall Guns 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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Visitor Reviews of Guns |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Guns:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Mussels | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Last Toilet | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Paradise | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Tiger Reef | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Lockjoint | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Guns: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 3966 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 4508 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 4574 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 4841 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 4851 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Guns: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 1131 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3402 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | 3403 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 3420 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Recife, Brazil | 3431 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Guns: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 973 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 986 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 986 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 986 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 986 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Guns: |
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| Closest city location | Walvis Bay (Namibia) | 8 mi |
| Second closest city location | Swakopmund (Namibia) | 11 mi |
| Third closest city location | Arandis (Namibia) | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Hentiesbaai (Namibia) | 52 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Usakos (Namibia) | 89 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Guns is Ngiva (N'giva) Airport (NGV) in Angola, which is 655 km (407 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Guns is Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in South Africa, 669 km (416 miles) away.
