Cape Cross surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 15 Sep 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
14.7° 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 Monday (Sep 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Cross in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 15th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 18th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 18th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
2
2
1
!
3
!
!
!
!
3
1
1
2
1
0
2
!
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.6
S
1.3
SW
2.1
SSW
2
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.2
S
2.1
S
1.7
S
1.4
SSW
1.5
S
1.4
SSW
1.4
S
1.5
S
1.9
S
2.2
S
2.1
S
Period(s) (?)141413138121191012111111101010117888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)138179675089989188510319921144169111801049709495496439482284475685647
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
10
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
25
S
25
S
10
SSE
20
SSW
30
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
35
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:55PM
1.03
11:38AM
1.08
12:20AM
1.10
12:45PM
1.18
1:18AM
1.20
1:33PM
1.28
2:02AM
1.29
2:12PM
1.37
2:39AM
1.35
2:47PM
1.42
3:13AM
1.39
3:19PM
1.45
3:44AM
1.40
3:49PM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:20AM
0.45
6:05PM
0.39
6:32AM
0.38
7:04PM
0.29
7:22AM
0.31
7:48PM
0.20
8:01AM
0.25
8:23PM
0.13
8:34AM
0.21
8:55PM
0.08
9:04AM
0.18
9:24PM
0.06
9:34AM
0.17
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Mon
22
Sunrise-6:58--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52-
Sunset--6:58--6:58--6:59--6:59--6:59--6:59--7:00
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131515131415121414121314131415131515131415
Feels °C (?)1110109111191211910101110101112111099
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Swakopmund

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Cape Cross (calm at Swakopmund 117 km from Cape Cross). 1.5m 13s groundswell from the SSW with a 1.2m 15s groundswell from the WSW and a 0.8m 7s swell from the S. 3 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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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