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Tiger Reef Surf Forecast
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Tiger Reef surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 28 Mar 2026 CATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tiger Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tiger Reef sea temperature is
17.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tiger Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Tiger Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tiger Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) 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 0.4m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 04) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 29th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiger Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 181 | 216 | 297 | 199 | 367 | 137 | 125 | 105 | 341 | 110 | 129 | 112 | 144 | 162 | 215 | 286 | 473 | 710 | 451 | 298 | 396 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | 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 | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 3:30PM 1.51 | 3:36AM 1.54 | 4:01PM 1.50 | 4:07AM 1.50 | 4:31PM 1.46 | 4:38AM 1.44 | 5:00PM 1.39 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 9:20PM 0.16 | 9:38AM 0.04 | 9:50PM 0.16 | 10:07AM 0.07 | 10:21PM 0.18 | 10:37AM 0.12 | |||||||||
Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:02 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:59 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 6 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | |
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Information about the Tiger Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tiger Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tiger Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tiger Reef 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 (Tiger Reef) 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 Tiger Reef 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.
Tiger Reef is 1 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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