Thicklip surf break

Thicklip surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 28 May 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
14.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Thicklip surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 8AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SW swell with 1,279 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s 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 Friday (May 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thicklip in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 29th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.8
WSW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
WSW
12
1.4
SSW
8
1.3
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1806
1193
1246
1092
862
628
553
418
281
272
193
123
121
96
96
171
123
129
236
399
384
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
20
SSW
10
SW
5
SW
20
SSW
5
SSW
0
SW
15
SSW
5
WNW
10
NE
15
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
2:02PM1.32m
2:09AM1.30m
2:37PM1.33m
2:46AM1.30m
3:11PM1.34m
3:22AM1.30m
3:45PM1.34m
3:58AM1.29m
4:19PM1.32m
4:34AM1.26m
4:55PM1.30m
5:11AM1.23m
5:32PM1.28m
5:50AM1.19m
Low Tide
7:55PM0.33m
8:09AM0.22m
8:30PM0.29m
8:43AM0.20m
9:05PM0.26m
9:18AM0.21m
9:40PM0.25m
9:53AM0.22m
10:16PM0.26m
10:28AM0.25m
10:54PM0.29m
11:05AM0.30m
11:33PM0.33m
11:42AM0.35m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:33
7:35
7:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:24
6:24
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
Temp °C
24
25
25
25
22
22
23
22
27
25
24
31
31
24
23
22
20
16
15
13
13
20
22
24
21
20
21
21
21
25
21
22
27
27
21
21
18
17
14
10
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
16
1.6
SW
16
1.7
SW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.3
SW
13
1.3
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.6
SW
11
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
SW
7
1
SW
7
0.8
WSW
12
1.3
SW
11
1.4
SW
10
Energy kJ
1806
1193
1246
1092
862
628
553
418
281
272
193
123
121
96
96
171
54
104
177
399
384
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
7
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
6
0.7
SW
11
0.7
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
13
Energy kJ
44
9
11
123
129
21
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.6
WSW
10
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
1
46
47
63
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
6
1.4
SSW
8
Energy kJ
2
24
236
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
2
2
1
1
2
1
4
1
2
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
1166
116
0
146
116
19
146
116
0
146
0
0
1121
6
1166
146
116
1079
1167
146
146
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
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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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