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Thicklip surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Friday 08 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
15.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 08) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thicklip in the next 16 days are 1.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 8th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 12th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thicklip over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | |
491 | 597 | 786 | 594 | 487 | 362 | 313 | 304 | 424 | 655 | 792 | 917 | 991 | 961 | 878 | 710 | 699 | 520 | 450 | 442 | 320 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | on | |
High Tide | 8:14PM1.09m | 8:56AM1.00m | 9:23PM1.10m | 10:14AM1.04m | 10:31PM1.15m | 11:21AM1.13m | 11:29PM1.23m | 12:15PM1.24m | 00:20AM1.32m | 1:02PM1.35m | 1:08AM1.41m | 1:47PM1.44m | 1:55AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM0.53m | 2:41AM0.53m | 2:59PM0.57m | 4:02AM0.50m | 4:19PM0.55m | 5:05AM0.42m | 5:22PM0.49m | 5:55AM0.32m | 6:14PM0.41m | 6:40AM0.20m | 7:00PM0.31m | 7:23AM0.10m | 7:44PM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 23 |
14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 |
 kJ | 135 | 597 | 786 | 594 | 487 | 362 | 313 | 304 | 424 | 655 | 15 | 917 | 991 | 961 | 878 | 710 | 699 | 520 | 450 | 442 | 320 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | W 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 |
| kJ | 491 | 115 | 54 | 27 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 11 | 18 | 18 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 66 | 172 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | — | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 15 |
| kJ | 140 | 114 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | 792 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 116 | 146 | 0 | 116 | 116 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 116 | 146 | 1479 | 116 | 146 | 1265 | 116 | 0 | 1166 | 0 | 0 | 146 | 116 |
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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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