Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 21 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
16.5° 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 Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 (Apr 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 23rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 23rd Apr)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. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
4
6
4
5
3
2
3
2
1
2
0
0
2
0
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
S
0.8
SSW
0.3
SW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
S
2
S
Period(s) (?)141413131212171615141313121211111678910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)40663618300023941881155148094528334122651496101157942525115641215367517816
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
5
S
5
SSW
15
SSW
5
W
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
30
SSE
10
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossglasscrosscrossglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:39PM
1.26
7:10AM
1.19
7:42PM
1.17
8:26AM
1.09
8:59PM
1.11
9:56AM
1.06
10:23PM
1.12
11:21AM
1.10
11:36PM
1.18
12:25PM
1.18
12:33AM
1.24
1:14PM
1.25
1:19AM
1.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:09PM
0.21
12:41AM
0.27
1:10PM
0.34
1:55AM
0.36
2:31PM
0.44
3:31AM
0.39
4:08PM
0.48
5:00AM
0.36
5:28PM
0.45
6:05AM
0.29
6:26PM
0.40
6:53AM
0.22
7:11PM
0.34
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Sunrise7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--
Sunset-6:46--6:45--6:45--6:45--6:44--6:43--6:43-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C151615161716181918191919212119202018191816
Feels °C (?)111111141415171718181819201918171617171512
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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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