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Factory Point Surf Forecast
/ Swakopmund (15 surf breaks) /
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Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Friday 08 May 2026 CATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
15.5° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Friday (May 08) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 8th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 12th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Factory Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | |
905 | 1158 | 1394 | 1109 | 890 | 701 | 676 | 495 | 932 | 1875 | 2047 | 1969 | 2515 | 2678 | 2507 | 2164 | 1909 | 1407 | 1177 | 1106 | 910 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:14PM1.04m | 8:59AM0.95m | 9:23PM1.05m | 10:16AM0.99m | 10:30PM1.09m | 11:22AM1.08m | 11:29PM1.16m | 12:16PM1.18m | 00:20AM1.25m | 1:03PM1.29m | 1:08AM1.33m | 1:47PM1.38m | 1:55AM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:42PM0.51m | 2:44AM0.50m | 3:00PM0.54m | 4:02AM0.47m | 4:19PM0.53m | 5:04AM0.39m | 5:22PM0.47m | 5:55AM0.30m | 6:14PM0.40m | 6:39AM0.19m | 7:01PM0.31m | 7:23AM0.09m | 7:45PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
 kJ | 655 | 552 | 1394 | 1109 | 890 | 701 | 676 | 495 | 932 | 1875 | 2047 | 1969 | 2515 | 2678 | 2507 | 2164 | 1909 | 1407 | 1177 | 1106 | 910 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 6 | S 9 | SW 22 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 905 | 1158 | 339 | 186 | 115 | 61 | 30 | 6 | 18 | 65 | 16 | 365 | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 60 | 84 | 243 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | — | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 15 | S 15 |
| kJ | 211 | 113 | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 22 | 18 | 18 | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 1614 | 0 | 0 | 1901 | 0 | 30 | 1590 | 0 | 30 | 1442 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 1279 |
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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.
Factory Point is 118 km (73 miles) from the city of Swakopmund. If you plan a holiday in Swakopmund, look for hotels and other accommodation in Swakopmund. Swakopmund has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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