Mussels Surf Break

Lat Long: 22.84° S 14.54° E

Mussels Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Mussels sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.3° 

Mussels surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Mussels surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, SSW swell with 2,985 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mussels this week:

The surf forecast for Mussels over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mussels in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 4th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 6th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 10th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
3
2
0
1
2
0
3
2
0
3
3
1
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.3
SW
12
1.1
WSW
11
1
SW
11
1.2
SW
16
1.6
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.8
SW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.4
SSW
14
2.1
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
206
451
248
465
427
302
224
737
1154
1505
1304
1120
1403
1290
2629
2606
2091
1427
1383
1144
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
20
N
10
NNW
15
SW
5
SW
10
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
25
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
WNW
20
SSW
5
NW
15
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:19PM1.42m
6:55AM1.30m
7:03PM1.37m
7:47AM1.24m
7:58PM1.30m
8:53AM1.19m
9:09PM1.24m
10:13AM1.17m
10:35PM1.22m
11:35AM1.22m
00:00AM1.27m
12:45PM1.32m
1:10AM1.36m
Low Tide
00:26AM0.25m
12:36PM0.40m
1:13AM0.31m
1:27PM0.47m
2:12AM0.38m
2:34PM0.54m
3:30AM0.43m
4:07PM0.56m
5:01AM0.42m
5:41PM0.50m
6:19AM0.37m
6:53PM0.38m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:31
7:31
7:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:40
6:40
6:42
6:42
6:42
6:43
6:43
 mm
Temp °C
23
14
14
16
14
16
18
15
16
17
14
15
16
15
13
13
12
12
14
14
Feels °C
21
8
13
14
12
14
15
13
13
12
10
12
13
13
12
10
11
9
11
9
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Information about the Mussels Surf forecast

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

Mussels 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.

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