Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 21 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
15.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 2.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 8PM. 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+)11PM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 27th May)7ft (2.1m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
4
3
2
3
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.5
SW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
0.9
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
314
198
194
186
314
334
560
485
291
659
668
448
1185
1123
1505
1343
1568
961
897
1318
1069
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
S
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:31PM1.25m
8:17AM1.15m
8:36PM1.20m
9:31AM1.11m
9:46PM1.18m
10:45AM1.12m
10:53PM1.18m
11:48AM1.15m
11:52PM1.19m
12:40PM1.19m
00:44AM1.20m
1:23PM1.23m
1:28AM1.22m
Low Tide
1:05PM0.33m
1:52AM0.28m
2:15PM0.42m
3:08AM0.31m
3:32PM0.47m
4:22AM0.32m
4:45PM0.48m
5:24AM0.30m
5:46PM0.45m
6:14AM0.27m
6:36PM0.41m
6:57AM0.25m
7:19PM0.36m
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>
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:29
6:29
6:29
Temp °C
16
18
14
16
16
15
17
18
17
19
20
20
20
20
19
23
22
18
18
20
17
13
15
11
14
12
11
14
15
15
16
17
16
16
16
15
18
17
14
15
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
10
1.1
S
9
1.1
S
9
1
S
8
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
6
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
S
7
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.6
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
2.1
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.8
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
314
198
194
144
314
50
560
485
109
659
668
386
1185
1123
1505
1343
1568
961
897
1318
1069
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
13
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SSW
7
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SSW
5
1
S
6
1
SSW
6
1
SSW
7
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
112
99
58
186
56
334
57
75
286
89
203
448
49
67
80
93
679
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.1
S
12
0.8
SW
16
0.8
S
7
1
S
7
Energy kJ
29
39
54
42
27
31
28
3
291
57
103
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
8
0.9
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
5
1
S
6
1
S
7
Energy kJ
161
77
49
42
64
94
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
30
30
0
0
0
0
30
30
0
0
30
0
30
30
0
30
1279
0
30
30
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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