Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 12 Dec 2025 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
19.4° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Saturday (Dec 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 14) 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+) 2AM (Sat 13th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 14th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 14th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Factory Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
0
3
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SW
1.2
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.8
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.3
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.1
SW
2
SW
2.1
SW
1.9
SW
2
SW
1.6
SW
2
SSW
2.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)181615151413121212111111101615141212121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)38875510281020117923972034144910248386155866075461672158711311148661909768
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
20
S
25
S
10
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
10
S
15
S
25
S
10
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
20
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:37PM
1.07
10:40AM
1.10
11:39PM
1.09
11:42AM
1.10
12:31AM
1.12
12:35PM
1.11
1:15AM
1.16
1:22PM
1.13
1:54AM
1.19
2:03PM
1.16
2:30AM
1.22
2:41PM
1.19
3:05AM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:10PM
0.37
4:32AM
0.53
5:10PM
0.37
5:35AM
0.51
6:01PM
0.35
6:28AM
0.46
6:45PM
0.32
7:12AM
0.40
7:26PM
0.28
7:51AM
0.34
8:03PM
0.25
8:28AM
0.29
8:40PM
0.22
9:04AM
0.25
Fri
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--6:16
Sunset7:39--7:40--7:42--7:42--7:43--7:43--7:44--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201818191718181618191719191718191817171617
Feels °C (?)181616161416151417171617161516161715131315
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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.

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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