Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 23 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 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 Saturday (May 23) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 8AM. 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+)11AM (Sat 23rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 26th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Thu 28th May)10ft (3.0m) 17s

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 Sun night, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
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
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
1
3
4
3
4
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
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
14
2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.5
SW
18
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.5
SSW
14
1.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
560
485
291
659
668
448
1185
984
1661
1595
1831
954
718
948
3903
4230
3415
2453
1825
2692
1438
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
S
10
SE
15
SSE
25
S
10
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
2:01PM1.26m
2:08AM1.23m
2:36PM1.27m
2:46AM1.23m
Low Tide
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
7:34AM0.23m
7:56PM0.32m
8:09AM0.21m
8:32PM0.28m
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>
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:31
7:33
7:33
7:33
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
Temp °C
17
17
18
20
21
22
20
22
19
20
20
17
20
19
17
20
20
17
17
18
15
15
13
16
17
18
18
16
18
14
15
16
14
17
15
13
17
16
14
14
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
14
2
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
2.3
SW
13
1.7
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
2.5
SW
18
3
SW
16
2.5
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.5
SSW
14
1.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
560
485
103
659
668
386
1185
984
1661
1595
1831
954
718
948
3903
4230
3415
2453
1825
2692
1438
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
7
0.1
S
12
0.9
SW
13
0.9
S
7
0.9
SSW
7
0.9
SW
16
0.7
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.1
SSW
7
1.1
SW
19
1.5
S
7
1.5
S
8
Energy kJ
102
3
286
79
77
448
40
119
118
783
225
294
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
8
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.8
S
7
0.7
SW
15
Energy kJ
11
291
203
57
223
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
7
0.8
S
6
0.9
S
6
1
S
6
1.2
S
6
1.1
S
7
1.1
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.4
SSW
8
Energy kJ
94
49
49
76
108
117
107
134
130
226
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
0
30
0
0
30
0
30
1279
0
30
1279
0
1162
1279
30
30
1279
30
30
1279
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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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