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Factory Point Surf Forecast
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Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 20 May 2025 CAT
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 Tuesday (May 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Factory Point in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 20) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 20th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 21st May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 22nd May) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Factory Point over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 292 | 282 | 177 | 1172 | 2170 | 2536 | 2283 | 1100 | 1960 | 2049 | 1865 | 1452 | 1036 | 813 | 763 | 1547 | 1506 | 1307 | 1048 | 874 | 767 | 609 | 591 | 444 | 314 | 309 | 141 | 298 | 379 | 317 | 275 | 265 | 246 | 406 | 355 | 197 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:25AM 1.05 | 9:43PM 1.15 | 10:38AM 1.11 | 10:48PM 1.20 | 11:42AM 1.21 | 11:48PM 1.27 | 12:37PM 1.30 | 12:44AM 1.35 | 1:28PM 1.39 | 1:36AM 1.41 | 2:15PM 1.44 | 2:27AM 1.44 | 3:02PM 1.47 | 3:17AM 1.45 | 3:48PM 1.46 | 4:08AM 1.42 | 4:35PM 1.42 | 4:59AM 1.36 | 5:23PM 1.37 | 5:51AM 1.29 | 6:13PM 1.31 | 6:47AM 1.20 | 7:06PM 1.24 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:24PM 0.49 | 4:16AM 0.36 | 4:38PM 0.46 | 5:17AM 0.27 | 5:41PM 0.39 | 6:11AM 0.17 | 6:36PM 0.31 | 7:01AM 0.08 | 7:26PM 0.22 | 7:48AM 0.02 | 8:13PM 0.15 | 8:35AM -0.01 | 9:00PM 0.10 | 9:22AM 0.00 | 9:48PM 0.09 | 10:09AM 0.05 | 10:36PM 0.10 | 10:57AM 0.13 | 11:27PM 0.15 | 11:46AM 0.23 | 12:22AM 0.22 | 12:39PM 0.33 | 1:23AM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 32 | 33 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue night, calm by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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