Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 19 Sep 2025 CAT
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Factory Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Factory Point sea temperature is
15.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Factory Point this week:

The surf forecast for Factory Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Factory Point in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 19th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 25th Sep)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 19th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Factory Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
3
1
1
3
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.4
S
0.8
S
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.7
S
1.6
S
1.6
SSW
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.4
SW
1.9
SSW
1.4
SW
1.9
SSW
1.3
SW
1.6
S
Period(s) (?)11111110101287777888911914101310
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)866711525392392175204191286240254228213250367457639799696589479
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
20
S
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
S
10
S
15
S
25
S
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
5
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:13AM
1.39
4:19PM
1.41
4:42AM
1.35
4:48PM
1.34
5:10AM
1.28
5:17PM
1.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:52PM
0.06
10:03AM
0.18
10:21PM
0.09
10:32AM
0.20
10:50PM
0.15
11:02AM
0.25
11:19PM
0.22
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise6:56--6:56--6:54--6:54--6:52--6:52--6:50--
Sunset-6:59--6:59--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00-
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161613151614161614141412131312131411141513
Feels °C (?)151311121211131210988119910107121312
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  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Factory Point (calm at Swakopmund 117 km from Factory Point). 1.9m 12s groundswell from the SSW with a 0.5m 10s swell from the WSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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Information about the Factory Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Factory Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Factory Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Factory Point 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 (Factory Point) 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 Factory Point 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.

Factory Point is 118 km (73 miles) from the city of Swakopmund. If you plan a holiday in Swakopmund, look for hotels and other accommodation in Swakopmund. Swakopmund has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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