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Thicklip surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 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
16.4° 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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thicklip in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Tue 31st Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 30th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thicklip over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 234 | 172 | 140 | 123 | 97 | 78 | 56 | 36 | 34 | 71 | 178 | 149 | 281 | 235 | 169 | 193 | 268 | 93 | 84 | 82 | 138 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:08PM 1.10 | 9:58AM 1.08 | 10:47PM 1.11 | 11:38AM 1.12 | 12:09AM 1.20 | 12:48PM 1.23 | 1:06AM 1.32 | 1:39PM 1.34 | 1:50AM 1.43 | 2:20PM 1.42 | 2:29AM 1.50 | 2:56PM 1.48 | 3:03AM 1.54 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:29PM 0.45 | 3:26AM 0.49 | 4:22PM 0.50 | 5:19AM 0.45 | 5:55PM 0.45 | 6:33AM 0.34 | 6:54PM 0.37 | 7:23AM 0.23 | 7:39PM 0.29 | 8:03AM 0.14 | 8:16PM 0.22 | 8:37AM 0.08 | 8:49PM 0.18 | 9:08AM 0.04 | |||||||||
Wed 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | ||
| Sunset | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | ||
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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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