Skeleton Bay Surf Break

Skeleton Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 25.92° S 14.90° E

Issued: 7 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Skeleton Bay sea temperature is
11.9° C

3.3°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Skeleton Bay surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 18 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,247 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Skeleton Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Skeleton Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Skeleton Bay in the next 16 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 18th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 18th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 24th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
0
3
2
0
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
10
2.1
SSW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.9
SW
12
0.7
SW
15
1
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
761
867
88
290
304
201
241
208
156
207
203
236
212
410
899
852
801
905
986
869
1003
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
SSW
20
SSE
5
N
10
WNW
15
SW
15
NNE
15
WNW
0
S
15
N
10
W
5
NNE
0
NNW
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
S
20
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:15PM1.49m
5:42AM1.39m
6:05PM1.45m
6:36AM1.31m
6:57PM1.39m
7:33AM1.22m
7:50PM1.32m
8:34AM1.15m
8:48PM1.25m
9:40AM1.10m
9:50PM1.19m
10:47AM1.09m
10:54PM1.15m
Low Tide
10:53AM0.10m
11:25PM0.12m
11:43AM0.18m
00:20AM0.17m
12:34PM0.27m
1:18AM0.24m
1:28PM0.37m
2:19AM0.30m
2:29PM0.45m
3:22AM0.35m
3:35PM0.50m
4:25AM0.38m
4:43PM0.52m
clear
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:45
7:45
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:46
7:46
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:17
 mm
1
2
2
3
4
1
Temp °C
14
15
13
15
14
13
14
15
15
15
15
15
16
18
16
18
19
16
17
17
16
Feels °C
10
12
10
13
12
11
12
14
15
12
12
14
15
17
13
15
16
12
14
14
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
10
2.1
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.3
S
9
1.9
SSW
9
2.2
SSW
10
1.9
SSW
10
1.6
SSW
9
1.4
SSW
9
1.1
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
8
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
11
1
SW
15
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
761
867
761
247
619
970
657
400
300
171
109
236
171
410
899
852
801
905
986
869
1003
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SW
13
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SSW
8
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
10
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.3
SW
24
1
SW
20
Energy kJ
66
85
88
216
304
201
241
208
156
207
203
77
212
160
102
106
87
731
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
SW
18
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
S
8
0.1
SW
20
Energy kJ
2
84
290
234
8
13
26
49
69
91
41
16
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
3
0.4
NW
3
0.2
NNW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.6
S
3
0.7
S
4
0.9
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.7
S
5
Energy kJ
1
2
1
2
7
17
28
27
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
501
343
0
993
343
0
471
0
0
501
0
0
501
343
501
811
343
343
730
343
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
9
7
6
6
5
7
9
5
9
7
7
7
5
6
5
5
5
7
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Information about the Skeleton Bay Surf forecast

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

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