Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 09 Jan 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
19.3° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 10th Jan)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. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
1
2
2
0
1
0
0
3
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.2
SW
1.4
SSW
1.3
S
1.2
S
1
S
0.5
SW
0.9
SSW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
Period(s) (?)12981212111010991915141312121211111012
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6333633541163889355386313246151171382532437373361343314303244314
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
20
SSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
SW
10
S
10
WNW
15
SSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
SW
20
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
25
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:26PM
1.09
8:29AM
1.13
9:24PM
1.03
9:29AM
1.05
10:33PM
1.00
10:42AM
1.00
11:45PM
1.00
11:58AM
0.99
12:47AM
1.04
1:00PM
1.03
1:36AM
1.10
1:49PM
1.09
2:17AM
1.16
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:00PM
0.31
2:11AM
0.49
2:55PM
0.39
3:14AM
0.54
3:58PM
0.44
4:31AM
0.56
5:08PM
0.45
5:46AM
0.54
6:12PM
0.43
6:47AM
0.48
7:06PM
0.38
7:36AM
0.40
7:50PM
0.32
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise6:28--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52-
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C192018201918182019192019192018192019192018
Feels °C (?)191917201818192019192019191917191818181816
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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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