Cape Cross surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

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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
16.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cape Cross this week:

The surf forecast for Cape Cross over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cape Cross in the next 16 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 (May 05) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Tue 5th May)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful11PM (Tue 5th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cape Cross over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
1
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!
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2
4
3
3
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.2
SSW
12
2.3
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
1.9
S
12
1.9
S
11
2
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
289
243
223
181
225
359
451
540
521
495
473
634
918
1426
1447
1215
1044
926
976
890
757
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
10
SSE
10
S
20
S
15
S
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
30
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
S
15
SE
20
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:33PM1.35m
3:41AM1.32m
4:04PM1.33m
4:14AM1.28m
4:35PM1.28m
4:48AM1.22m
5:08PM1.22m
5:23AM1.16m
5:44PM1.16m
6:02AM1.08m
6:25PM1.11m
6:48AM1.02m
7:14PM1.06m
Low Tide
9:08AM0.12m
9:26PM0.20m
9:40AM0.13m
9:58PM0.20m
10:11AM0.17m
10:31PM0.23m
10:45AM0.23m
11:06PM0.28m
11:19AM0.29m
11:45PM0.34m
11:58AM0.37m
00:30AM0.41m
12:43PM0.45m
1:28AM0.47m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:24
7:24
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6:39
6:38
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:36
Temp °C
15
16
14
15
17
14
17
17
15
16
17
15
16
16
15
16
16
15
15
16
14
12
12
11
13
14
11
15
14
12
13
14
12
12
11
10
13
11
12
12
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
11
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.2
SW
13
1.2
SW
13
1.5
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
0.3
SW
20
2.3
SSW
12
2.1
SSW
12
0.7
SW
15
2
SSW
11
1.9
S
12
1.9
S
11
2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
289
142
207
181
225
359
451
540
394
495
473
634
918
60
1447
1215
221
926
976
890
757
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
W
11
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.6
S
11
1.1
S
12
1
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
0.6
SW
20
Energy kJ
66
27
8
102
35
75
376
509
521
231
51
32
62
2
111
254
88
336
220
318
306
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
WSW
19
0.6
WSW
18
0.7
SSW
6
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
10
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
1
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
91
60
8
42
37
209
40
60
82
5
17
17
3
6
6
6
393
168
62
78
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
9
1.3
S
8
1.1
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
5
2.2
SSW
12
2
SSW
12
1.7
SSW
7
Energy kJ
243
223
132
231
47
1426
1044
327
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
Distance (km)
0
30
0
0
1421
0
0
30
30
30
1193
0
1350
1278
30
30
1279
0
30
1172
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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 16 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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