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Graveyards surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 CATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Graveyards surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Graveyards sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Graveyards this week:
The surf forecast for Graveyards over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Graveyards in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Thu 7th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 12th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 12th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graveyards over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | |
1321 | 1398 | 1230 | 1024 | 539 | 1029 | 750 | 504 | 905 | 1158 | 1267 | 1006 | 799 | 628 | 696 | 553 | 609 | 1472 | 1100 | 5125 | 7008 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 5:44PM1.16m | 6:02AM1.08m | 6:25PM1.11m | 6:48AM1.02m | 7:14PM1.06m | 7:46AM0.97m | 8:14PM1.04m | 8:59AM0.95m | 9:23PM1.05m | 10:16AM0.99m | 10:30PM1.09m | 11:22AM1.08m | 11:29PM1.16m | 12:16PM1.18m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.34m | 11:58AM0.37m | 00:30AM0.41m | 12:43PM0.45m | 1:28AM0.47m | 1:42PM0.51m | 2:44AM0.50m | 3:00PM0.54m | 4:02AM0.47m | 4:19PM0.53m | 5:04AM0.39m | 5:22PM0.47m | 5:55AM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 |
 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | 6:34 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 1321 | 1398 | 1230 | 164 | 375 | 1029 | 750 | 504 | 784 | 564 | 1267 | 1006 | 799 | 628 | 696 | 553 | 609 | 1472 | 1100 | 5125 | 7008 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 16 | SW 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 60 | 111 | 163 | 224 | 289 | 282 | 217 | 262 | 905 | 1158 | 355 | 235 | 157 | 99 | 68 | 22 | 18 | 67 | 322 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 20 | SW 14 | SW 13 | — | — | — | NW 10 | — | W 10 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 20 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 171 | 109 | 186 | 211 | 134 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 18 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | SSW 11 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | — | S 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 40 | — | — | 1024 | 539 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 47 | 43 | — | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1279 | 30 | 1249 | 1234 | 30 | 30 | 1347 | 0 | 0 | 1279 | 0 | 471 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 471 | 0 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
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Information about the Graveyards Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Graveyards provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Graveyards can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Graveyards 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 (Graveyards) 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 Graveyards 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.
Graveyards 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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