Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 27 Mar 2026 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
18.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Factory Point in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 2PM. 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 27th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 29th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 29th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Factory Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
3
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
S
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
S
1.6
SSW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
Period(s) (?)11111010161512111388888881513141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3138814671171318260643546344341341344302308333273277469532668
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
20
S
10
SSE
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
20
S
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
SSW
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrossononcross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:38AM
1.07
12:07AM
1.14
12:48PM
1.17
1:04AM
1.25
1:39PM
1.27
1:49AM
1.35
2:20PM
1.35
2:27AM
1.42
2:56PM
1.41
3:02AM
1.45
3:30PM
1.43
3:35AM
1.45
4:01PM
1.42
4:07AM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:54PM
0.43
6:32AM
0.32
6:54PM
0.35
7:23AM
0.22
7:39PM
0.28
8:03AM
0.13
8:16PM
0.22
8:37AM
0.07
8:50PM
0.18
9:09AM
0.04
9:21PM
0.16
9:39AM
0.04
9:52PM
0.16
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise7:09--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--
Sunset-7:08--7:07--7:07--7:06--7:05--7:04--7:02-
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--41-------111------2
Temp. °C202219202119202018191919192019212222212122
Feels °C (?)202116191916191816171617191918212120222022
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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 16 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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