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Skeleton Bay Surf Forecast
/ Swakopmund (15 surf breaks) /
Skeleton Bay surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 CAT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Skeleton Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Skeleton Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Skeleton Bay in the next 12 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 4th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Mon 5th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Fri 2nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skeleton Bay over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 23 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 645 | 678 | 278 | 209 | 20 | 255 | 60 | 60 | 80 | 49 | 41 | 40 | 103 | 220 | 357 | 450 | 493 | 400 | 370 | 341 | 287 | 336 | 382 | 367 | 314 | 246 | 119 | 75 | 64 | 23 | 33 | 36 | 41 | 76 | 75 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:20PM 1.42 | 5:41AM 1.37 | 6:11PM 1.31 | 6:38AM 1.23 | 7:09PM 1.20 | 7:47AM 1.11 | 8:22PM 1.13 | 9:13AM 1.04 | 9:45PM 1.11 | 10:42AM 1.04 | 11:01PM 1.14 | 11:51AM 1.10 | 11:59PM 1.20 | 12:39PM 1.17 | 12:43AM 1.25 | 1:17PM 1.23 | 1:19AM 1.30 | 1:50PM 1.28 | 1:52AM 1.33 | 2:21PM 1.32 | 2:23AM 1.35 | 2:50PM 1.34 | 2:55AM 1.35 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:59AM 0.07 | 11:21PM 0.17 | 11:47AM 0.20 | 12:16AM 0.28 | 12:43PM 0.34 | 1:24AM 0.39 | 1:53PM 0.46 | 2:53AM 0.45 | 3:23PM 0.52 | 4:25AM 0.45 | 4:47PM 0.52 | 5:34AM 0.40 | 5:48PM 0.48 | 6:22AM 0.34 | 6:33PM 0.43 | 7:00AM 0.28 | 7:10PM 0.38 | 7:32AM 0.23 | 7:43PM 0.33 | 8:02AM 0.19 | 8:15PM 0.29 | 8:32AM 0.16 | 8:46PM 0.26 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 35 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 31 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon night, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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