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Thicklip surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 25 May 2026 CATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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)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 Tuesday (May 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thicklip in the next 16 days are 2.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Fri 29th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 28th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thicklip over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | |
318 | 523 | 807 | 690 | 721 | 444 | 442 | 558 | 1929 | 2058 | 1467 | 1208 | 1279 | 1196 | 874 | 637 | 618 | 320 | 281 | 200 | 134 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 11:48AM1.20m | 11:53PM1.26m | 12:40PM1.25m | 00:45AM1.27m | 1:23PM1.29m | 1:29AM1.29m | 2:02PM1.32m | 2:09AM1.30m | 2:37PM1.33m | 2:46AM1.30m | 3:11PM1.34m | 3:22AM1.30m | 3:45PM1.34m | 3:58AM1.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.47m | 6:15AM0.29m | 6:35PM0.43m | 6:57AM0.26m | 7:17PM0.38m | 7:34AM0.24m | 7:55PM0.33m | 8:09AM0.22m | 8:30PM0.29m | 8:43AM0.20m | 9:05PM0.26m | 9:18AM0.21m | 9:40PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — |
 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
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Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
 kJ | 208 | 523 | 807 | 690 | 721 | 444 | 442 | 558 | 1929 | 2058 | 1467 | 1208 | 1279 | 1196 | 874 | 637 | 618 | 320 | 281 | 200 | 134 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | WSW 21 | SW 19 | SW 6 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 |
| kJ | 318 | — | 25 | 15 | — | 32 | 43 | 364 | 43 | — | — | 62 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 83 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 363 | 116 | 116 | 19 | 146 | 116 | 146 | 1166 | 146 | 146 | 1327 | 146 | 146 | 1166 | 116 | 0 | 146 | 116 | 1 | 146 | 0 |
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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.
Thicklip is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Swakopmund. If you plan a holiday in Swakopmund, look for hotels and other accommodation in Swakopmund. Swakopmund has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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