Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 27 May 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
14.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

Factory Point surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 27 May, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, SW swell with 4,546 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period with SW swell.

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 Thursday (May 28) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 28th May)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 28th May)8ft (2.5m) 17s
Most Powerful11PM (Wed 27th May)8ft (2.5m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
3
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
2
2
2
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
19
2.5
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
783
3859
3680
3182
2620
2425
2917
2346
1834
1708
816
531
384
314
227
213
189
174
373
546
629
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:28AM1.22m
2:01PM1.26m
2:08AM1.23m
2:36PM1.27m
2:46AM1.23m
3:10PM1.27m
3:22AM1.23m
3:44PM1.27m
3:58AM1.21m
4:19PM1.25m
4:35AM1.19m
4:55PM1.24m
5:12AM1.16m
Low Tide
7:19PM0.36m
7:34AM0.23m
7:56PM0.32m
8:09AM0.21m
8:32PM0.28m
8:44AM0.20m
9:06PM0.25m
9:19AM0.20m
9:42PM0.24m
9:54AM0.22m
10:18PM0.25m
10:30AM0.25m
10:56PM0.27m
11:06AM0.29m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
Temp °C
19
16
20
19
17
22
21
18
20
18
16
19
21
17
18
21
19
20
22
17
14
15
12
16
15
13
18
17
15
17
15
13
17
18
15
15
17
16
17
18
14
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
14
2.5
SW
17
2.5
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.4
SW
15
2.5
SSW
15
2.4
SSW
14
2.3
SSW
13
2.2
SSW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.4
SW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
1
SSW
6
1.1
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
746
3859
3680
3182
2620
2425
2917
2346
1834
1708
816
531
384
314
227
213
189
88
373
546
629
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
19
1.2
SSW
6
1.4
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
8
1.2
S
8
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.3
SW
15
0.8
SW
11
1.1
SSW
6
Energy kJ
783
123
197
202
168
112
72
45
35
174
98
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
205
34
144
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
7
1.2
SSW
7
1.3
SSW
8
1.1
S
8
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
6
1.6
SSW
7
Energy kJ
118
139
135
196
153
60
64
292
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
3
Distance (km)
1172
0
1195
1279
30
30
1346
30
30
1279
0
0
30
0
30
30
30
0
1279
30
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
4
4
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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.

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