Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

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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
18.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Apr 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 2.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 2AM. 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+) 5AM (Thu 9th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 8PM (Fri 10th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 2AM (Thu 16th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Factory Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
0
3
2
1
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
3
4
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SSW
1.4
S
1.3
S
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1
SW
0.8
WSW
1.3
SW
1.6
SW
1.3
WSW
1.7
SW
Period(s) (?)121313171615141313131313121211111816141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)79464353935056070487462861862855251946363647523339982310066631121
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
W
15
SSE
15
NW
10
WNW
25
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSE
30
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
10
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:04AM
0.92
8:50PM
0.94
9:42AM
0.89
10:28PM
0.96
11:19AM
0.95
11:41PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:42AM
0.53
2:13PM
0.55
3:25AM
0.57
4:02PM
0.57
5:05AM
0.52
5:25PM
0.52
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wed
15
Sunrise-7:13--7:13--7:13--7:15--7:15--7:15--7:16-
Sunset--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52--6:52--6:52
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------14-----------
Temp. °C232827272323202123181919171718171819171819
Feels °C (?)232927262522191921171917151616161617141617
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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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