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Main Break surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 CAT
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Main Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Main Break sea temperature is
19.7° C
 (Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Main Break this week:

The surf forecast for Main Break over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Main Break in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 15th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 20th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Fri 20th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Break over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
Period(s) (?)1212111110131212121211111313161413131299
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36726816814012217326742942540417629756955164512777555221160845721
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
5
NW
15
WNW
15
SW
10
SSE
15
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
20
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
25
S
10
SSE
15
S
25
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
S
15
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:57AM
1.27
2:20PM
1.27
2:29AM
1.38
2:53PM
1.38
3:01AM
1.47
3:28PM
1.45
3:35AM
1.52
4:03PM
1.49
4:10AM
1.54
4:39PM
1.49
4:48AM
1.51
5:18PM
1.44
5:28AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
0.31
8:06AM
0.22
8:16PM
0.23
8:38AM
0.11
8:49PM
0.16
9:10AM
0.03
9:22PM
0.12
9:43AM
-0.03
9:56PM
0.09
10:18AM
-0.04
10:32PM
0.10
10:55AM
-0.01
11:10PM
0.14
11:34AM
0.06
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--7:05--7:05--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07--7:07
Sunset7:20--7:19--7:17--7:16--7:15--7:15--7:14--
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C232122222123232020221921221921212020211920
Feels °C (?)232422222223222019211821201720181819201719
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Information about the Main Break Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Main Break provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Main Break can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Main Break 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 (Main Break) 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 Main Break 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.

Main Break 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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