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Factory Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 30 Apr 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
16.6° C
(Which is 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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 5PM. 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+)11AM (Wed 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 2nd May)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
S
1.3
SW
2.1
S
3
SSW
3
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.5
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1
S
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
S
Period(s) (?)81381010101010101010101011101414131313121212131212111312128813887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3085356231493161813221111127512491012973684512541370395450412342331301297292374319309213280313303228256329264229159
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
30
S
25
SSE
20
S
30
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
SSW
10
SW
5
WNW
10
S
15
S
5
SSE
10
SSW
20
SSE
10
S
10
W
15
S
15
SE
5
S
20
S
15
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
NNE
20
S
15
SE
20
NE
20
S
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossglasscrosscross-
off
crossoncrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:35PM
1.38
5:59AM
1.31
6:26PM
1.27
6:57AM
1.19
7:24PM
1.17
8:07AM
1.08
8:34PM
1.10
9:30AM
1.03
9:53PM
1.08
10:54AM
1.04
11:07PM
1.11
12:00PM
1.09
12:05AM
1.15
12:49PM
1.16
12:51AM
1.20
1:28PM
1.22
1:29AM
1.24
2:02PM
1.26
2:04AM
1.27
2:33PM
1.30
2:37AM
1.28
3:03PM
1.31
3:10AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:08AM
0.08
11:34PM
0.16
11:57AM
0.21
12:29AM
0.25
12:54PM
0.34
1:37AM
0.34
2:06PM
0.45
3:04AM
0.40
3:36PM
0.51
4:32AM
0.40
4:58PM
0.51
5:39AM
0.36
5:58PM
0.47
6:27AM
0.31
6:43PM
0.42
7:05AM
0.26
7:21PM
0.37
7:37AM
0.22
7:54PM
0.32
8:08AM
0.18
8:26PM
0.28
8:39AM
0.16
8:58PM
0.24
Wednesday
30
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Sunrise7:20--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:22--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:24--7:26--
Sunset-6:40--6:39--6:38--6:38--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:36--6:35--6:35--6:34-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C161815151514141616171817192120232022272627313024232318212024323432343429
Feels °C (?)151611121110121414171618181818211619262425292722202016181720273027293126

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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