Sumbe Surf Break

Sumbe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 11.23° S 13.83° E

Issued: 6 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sumbe sea temperature is
23.1° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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


Sumbe surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, WSW swell with 256 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sumbe this week:

The surf forecast for Sumbe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sumbe in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 17th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.6
SW
10
1.2
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
8
0.8
WSW
7
0.7
SW
10
0.6
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.3
WSW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
67
67
33
58
204
87
251
196
72
66
92
41
32
19
34
39
39
50
56
144
178
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
S
10
SW
15
WSW
10
S
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
S
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
S
5
WSW
15
SW
15
S
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SE
10
N
15
WSW
10
SSW
0
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:38PM1.40m
5:18AM1.33m
5:26PM1.36m
6:11AM1.31m
6:14PM1.31m
7:05AM1.28m
7:03PM1.24m
8:01AM1.24m
7:56PM1.16m
8:58AM1.20m
8:53PM1.08m
9:56AM1.16m
9:58PM1.02m
10:54AM1.14m
Low Tide
11:05PM-0.01m
11:25AM0.18m
11:55PM0.01m
12:17PM0.25m
00:45AM0.06m
1:11PM0.33m
1:35AM0.12m
2:07PM0.40m
2:25AM0.19m
3:05PM0.45m
3:18AM0.27m
4:07PM0.47m
4:12AM0.33m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:50
 mm
Temp °C
23
20
23
23
20
23
23
20
23
22
20
23
22
20
24
23
20
23
22
19
22
Feels °C
23
20
23
23
21
23
22
22
22
21
21
22
21
20
23
22
21
23
22
20
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.6
WSW
5
0.5
SW
11
0.9
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
7
1.2
WSW
10
1
WSW
10
0.8
WSW
8
0.4
SW
10
0.7
SW
10
0.6
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
14
0.5
SW
6
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
SW
12
0.6
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
WSW
14
Energy kJ
67
67
19
58
204
68
251
196
72
25
92
41
20
19
9
39
18
21
22
144
178
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
12
0.1
SW
14
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.4
SW
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.3
SW
9
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
13
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
6
0.4
WSW
7
Energy kJ
22
8
33
87
10
8
23
7
7
14
3
17
34
12
39
36
56
19
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
15
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
11
Energy kJ
8
10
8
7
10
21
3
12
25
50
33
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
5
Energy kJ
4
3
26
66
32
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
1144
1144
261
1273
1172
261
1144
276
0
1172
261
261
1144
261
1144
1144
0
0
1144
261
0
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(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
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1
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2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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Information about the Sumbe Surf forecast

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