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Cape Cross surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 CAT
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Cape Cross surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cape Cross sea temperature is
16.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Cross this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Cross over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Cross in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 1st May)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Cross over the next 12 days.

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Wed
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
2.1
S
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SSW
1
S
1.4
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
0.9
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
Period(s) (?)1381010101010111010101011151414131313121313121212111316141413131312127
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)535632151414331365111112501298992973684544541363401456412342331301437451430355309202181516845553434350339239636152
Wind
(km/h)
30
S
25
SSE
25
S
30
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
10
NW
10
WSW
15
SSW
5
W
10
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
5
WSW
15
S
10
SE
10
NNE
20
SSW
20
SE
5
SSW
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
20
NE
20
S
20
SSE
5
N
20
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:35PM
1.38
5:59AM
1.31
6:26PM
1.27
6:57AM
1.19
7:24PM
1.17
8:07AM
1.08
8:34PM
1.10
9:30AM
1.03
9:53PM
1.08
10:54AM
1.04
11:07PM
1.11
12:00PM
1.09
12:05AM
1.15
12:49PM
1.16
12:51AM
1.20
1:28PM
1.22
1:29AM
1.24
2:02PM
1.26
2:04AM
1.27
2:33PM
1.30
2:37AM
1.28
3:03PM
1.31
3:10AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:34PM
0.16
11:57AM
0.21
12:29AM
0.25
12:54PM
0.34
1:37AM
0.34
2:06PM
0.45
3:04AM
0.40
3:36PM
0.51
4:32AM
0.40
4:58PM
0.51
5:39AM
0.36
5:58PM
0.47
6:27AM
0.31
6:43PM
0.42
7:05AM
0.26
7:21PM
0.37
7:37AM
0.22
7:54PM
0.32
8:08AM
0.18
8:26PM
0.28
8:39AM
0.16
8:58PM
0.24
9:10AM
0.16
Wed
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Mon
12
Sunrise--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:26--7:26
Sunset6:39--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:36--6:35--6:35--6:34--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191515151415161516181719201924232528322833332730271923222232333032342928
Feels °C (?)17111110913141314161718181922192427282631302329231619191827292529302526

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Cape Cross Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cape Cross provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cape Cross can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cape Cross surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cape Cross) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cape Cross may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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