Quicombo surfForecast / Benguela / Angola

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Quicombo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Quicombo sea temperature is
25.5° C
(Which is 1.5°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Quicombo this week:

The surf forecast for Quicombo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Quicombo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 9th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
13
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
18
1.1
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
188
161
219
147
251
285
270
283
283
283
176
238
160
448
590
620
485
389
290
222
229
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
W
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
W
15
W
0
SSW
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
W
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
5:10PM1.22m
5:38AM1.11m
5:44PM1.16m
6:17AM1.06m
6:21PM1.11m
7:02AM1.01m
7:04PM1.06m
7:58AM0.97m
7:57PM1.03m
9:09AM0.97m
9:05PM1.01m
10:25AM1.02m
10:22PM1.02m
11:29AM1.11m
Low Tide
11:28PM0.19m
11:35AM0.30m
00:06AM0.23m
12:14PM0.36m
00:49AM0.28m
12:58PM0.43m
1:39AM0.33m
1:54PM0.49m
2:38AM0.36m
3:03PM0.53m
3:42AM0.37m
4:18PM0.52m
4:44AM0.34m
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part cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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5:52
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:49
Temp °C
26
24
26
25
24
26
25
24
26
25
24
26
25
24
25
24
23
24
24
22
24
29
27
29
28
27
29
27
28
28
27
27
29
26
26
28
25
25
26
24
23
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.9
WSW
12
1
WSW
12
1
WSW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.9
SW
13
0.8
WSW
11
0.9
WSW
18
1.1
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
15
1
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
13
Energy kJ
188
161
219
147
251
285
270
283
283
283
176
238
160
448
590
620
485
389
290
222
229
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.5
SW
9
0.1
W
20
0.1
SW
19
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
21
0.4
WSW
20
0.4
WSW
7
0.5
SW
10
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
6
Energy kJ
19
22
11
42
7
15
31
26
59
82
74
42
149
20
48
15
7
10
19
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.1
W
22
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
11
0.1
W
24
Energy kJ
13
30
9
26
46
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
5
Energy kJ
1
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
4
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
4
2
2
Distance (km)
1134
230
230
1134
2373
10
1134
0
194
1134
270
270
1134
270
270
1134
1134
270
1134
270
270
Best forecast wave conditions in Benguela
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Angola
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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Information about the Quicombo Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Benguela? If you are looking for accommodation near Quicombo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Benguela, consider staying in Sumbe which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Porto Amboim which is 65 km (40 miles) away

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