Thicklip surf break

Thicklip surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 CAT
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Thicklip surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thicklip sea temperature is
14.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Thicklip surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SW swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thicklip this week:

The surf forecast for Thicklip over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thicklip in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 4th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 4th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
12
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
123
99
75
81
147
109
143
94
246
209
403
283
205
142
94
52
48
39
37
103
261
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
20
SSW
5
SSW
5
SW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
30
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
5
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
0
SSW
10
SSW
0
SSW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:19PM1.32m
4:34AM1.26m
4:55PM1.30m
5:11AM1.23m
5:32PM1.28m
5:50AM1.19m
6:11PM1.26m
6:33AM1.15m
6:52PM1.23m
7:21AM1.11m
7:39PM1.22m
8:16AM1.10m
8:31PM1.20m
Low Tide
9:53AM0.22m
10:16PM0.26m
10:28AM0.25m
10:54PM0.29m
11:05AM0.30m
11:33PM0.33m
11:42AM0.35m
00:16AM0.38m
12:22PM0.41m
1:04AM0.41m
1:09PM0.46m
1:58AM0.43m
2:06PM0.51m
2:59AM0.42m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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>
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
Temp °C
31
31
26
23
22
18
15
16
14
15
14
14
14
14
13
13
14
14
15
16
16
26
28
23
21
18
16
13
12
10
14
10
11
13
12
12
12
11
12
14
13
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
SW
12
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
11
0.7
WSW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
12
0.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
11
0.9
SW
11
0.8
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
123
99
75
81
147
109
143
94
246
209
10
283
205
142
94
52
46
39
37
103
261
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.7
SW
6
0.7
SW
7
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.8
WSW
9
0.1
W
18
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
14
0.1
W
18
0.3
SW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
9
7
38
43
32
62
110
6
23
20
6
3
3
31
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.1
W
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
9
46
5
21
34
29
14
25
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
2
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
5
1.1
SW
6
1.2
SW
12
0.5
SW
10
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
5
13
91
403
48
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
3
4
2
3
3
4
1
4
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
116
1166
116
19
1380
1079
146
1772
116
116
1519
116
116
146
0
0
146
116
0
146
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
7
5
5
9
8
6
8
9
9
9
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Information about the Thicklip Surf forecast

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