
Surf Forecasts:
Guns surf forecast from 1 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 4,216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Guns this week:
The surf forecast for Guns over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Guns in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 4th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Guns over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
199 | 199 | 146 | 116 | 154 | 201 | 319 | 789 | 745 | 521 | 456 | 661 | 427 | 987 | 746 | 545 | 694 | 1438 | 2372 | 4009 | 3558 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.37m | 7:05AM1.31m | 7:33PM1.26m | 8:19AM1.23m | 9:05PM1.19m | 9:50AM1.21m | 10:43PM1.22m | 11:14AM1.28m | 00:01AM1.32m | 12:19PM1.38m | 00:58AM1.43m | 1:09PM1.49m | 1:43AM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM0.39m | 00:22AM0.37m | 12:52PM0.50m | 1:28AM0.51m | 2:18PM0.57m | 3:10AM0.60m | 4:18PM0.56m | 5:02AM0.57m | 5:45PM0.45m | 6:13AM0.49m | 6:41PM0.32m | 7:02AM0.40m | 7:24PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
199 | 199 | 146 | 116 | 114 | 150 | 319 | 212 | 745 | 521 | 456 | 661 | 427 | 987 | 746 | 545 | 694 | 1438 | 2372 | 1728 | 3558 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | WSW 12 | — | WSW 15 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 10 | — | — |
— | — | 73 | 56 | — | 21 | 45 | — | 192 | 396 | 350 | 10 | 127 | 64 | 25 | 121 | 162 | 180 | 231 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 14 | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | W 23 | SW 19 | — | SSW 12 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | — | 105 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 184 | — | 56 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SW 14 | — |
63 | 23 | 84 | 64 | 154 | 201 | 238 | 789 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 575 | 204 | 537 | 4009 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 163 | 163 | 133 | 1305 | 163 | 1061 | 1456 | 163 | 133 | 1148 | 0 | 163 | 163 | 0 | 133 | 1287 | 133 | 1148 | 1330 | 163 |
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Information about the Guns Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Guns provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Guns can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Guns 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 (Guns) 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 Guns 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.
Guns is 13 km (8 miles) from Walvis Bay. If you plan a holiday in Swakopmund, look for hotels and other accommodation in Walvis Bay. Walvis Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.









