Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 17 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
15.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m 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 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 8PM. 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+) 5AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 17th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 17th May)5ft (1.6m) 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 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
3
2
0
2
0
2
2
1
1
2
Swell
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
13
1.1
SW
13
1.5
S
12
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.6
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
9
1.7
S
10
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
0.5
SW
20
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
444
458
672
595
604
595
458
458
403
495
552
520
356
282
246
190
318
465
560
631
541
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
S
30
S
15
S
20
SSE
20
S
10
SSE
10
SE
25
SSE
10
ESE
15
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:01PM1.47m
4:19AM1.44m
4:48PM1.43m
5:11AM1.38m
5:38PM1.38m
6:07AM1.30m
6:32PM1.32m
7:08AM1.22m
7:31PM1.25m
8:17AM1.15m
8:36PM1.20m
9:31AM1.11m
9:46PM1.18m
Low Tide
9:35AM-0.01m
10:00PM0.08m
10:22AM0.03m
10:49PM0.10m
11:11AM0.12m
11:42PM0.15m
12:04PM0.22m
00:42AM0.22m
1:05PM0.33m
1:52AM0.28m
2:15PM0.42m
3:08AM0.31m
3:32PM0.47m
4:22AM0.32m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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>
7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:31
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
Temp °C
18
19
18
17
18
15
16
16
14
16
16
15
17
17
16
16
18
15
19
19
19
17
16
16
16
16
13
14
12
12
13
12
12
15
12
14
13
14
12
16
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
9
1.2
SSW
9
1.5
S
12
1.3
SW
14
1.4
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
9
1.6
S
9
1.1
SW
13
1.7
S
8
1.7
S
9
0.9
SW
12
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
10
1.3
S
9
1.2
S
9
1.1
S
9
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
Energy kJ
264
227
672
595
275
374
402
458
403
495
223
520
356
282
246
190
318
465
560
631
541
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
8
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.1
W
10
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.1
SW
20
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
20
0.4
SW
12
0.7
SW
7
1
SSW
7
0.1
S
12
1.1
S
7
Energy kJ
444
458
614
217
604
595
458
2
326
282
15
172
112
60
58
186
40
53
96
3
117
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
S
13
1
S
13
0.1
W
11
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.5
S
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
413
326
2
134
129
39
2
2
15
13
29
38
52
41
26
29
11
169
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
S
9
1.7
S
10
1.1
S
8
1.2
SSW
7
1
S
7
Energy kJ
432
552
169
135
103
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
30
30
0
30
0
30
0
0
1172
30
30
30
0
0
1279
30
30
30
0
0
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
9
7
4
8
5
4
5
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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