Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 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
16.6° C
(Which is normal 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 2AM. 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+) 8PM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Wed 29th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 6th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
1
1
3
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
10
2.3
SSW
10
2
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.6
SSW
10
1.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
9
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
S
8
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
2.1
SSW
8
2.4
SSW
9
3
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1224
998
742
671
523
445
289
318
264
163
222
359
467
550
469
444
431
479
592
921
1690
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
S
5
SSW
10
SW
20
S
15
SE
10
S
25
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
35
S
25
SSE
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:29PM1.35m
2:34AM1.35m
3:02PM1.36m
3:08AM1.34m
3:33PM1.35m
3:41AM1.32m
4:04PM1.33m
4:14AM1.28m
4:35PM1.28m
4:48AM1.22m
5:08PM1.22m
5:23AM1.16m
5:44PM1.16m
Low Tide
8:06AM0.14m
8:23PM0.25m
8:38AM0.12m
8:55PM0.22m
9:08AM0.12m
9:26PM0.20m
9:40AM0.13m
9:58PM0.20m
10:11AM0.17m
10:31PM0.23m
10:45AM0.23m
11:06PM0.28m
11:19AM0.29m
11:45PM0.34m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
7:22
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6:40
6:40
6:39
6:38
6:38
6:37
6:37
Temp °C
15
15
15
16
17
15
16
16
14
16
16
15
17
17
15
16
17
15
15
15
13
12
11
13
15
15
13
14
13
11
14
13
13
15
14
12
13
13
11
11
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
SSW
10
2.3
SSW
10
2
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.6
SSW
10
1.6
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
8
1.2
S
8
0.8
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
11
1.4
SSW
10
1.3
SSW
10
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SSW
13
3
SSW
10
Energy kJ
1224
998
742
671
523
445
289
142
264
163
222
359
467
550
409
302
431
479
172
206
1690
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
10
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
10
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.7
SW
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
SSW
13
0.6
WSW
12
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
10
25
33
113
67
66
27
207
104
34
77
376
509
469
444
94
32
35
91
370
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
WSW
19
0.6
WSW
18
0.8
SSW
6
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
10
0.4
SW
20
0.1
NW
12
Energy kJ
26
91
60
84
42
37
209
55
60
83
78
17
18
134
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
9
1.2
S
7
1.1
S
6
1.2
SSW
6
1.5
S
6
2.1
SSW
8
2.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
318
155
85
97
188
592
921
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
2
4
Distance (km)
1162
30
0
30
1440
0
0
30
0
0
30
0
0
30
1235
30
1589
0
1279
2140
30
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
7
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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