Tiger Reef surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

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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
15.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period. 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 28th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 28th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 2AM (Tue 28th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
7
1.5
SW
9
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
0.7
SW
6
0.3
SW
15
0.8
SW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
11
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
1
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
0.8
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
365
855
756
515
361
270
200
145
117
117
40
37
108
61
33
106
146
233
254
241
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
SW
5
SSW
5
W
25
SSW
10
SSW
5
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
5
SW
20
SSW
10
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
1:14PM1.31m
1:20AM1.37m
1:54PM1.38m
1:59AM1.41m
2:30PM1.42m
2:35AM1.43m
3:02PM1.43m
3:09AM1.42m
3:33PM1.43m
3:41AM1.40m
4:04PM1.40m
4:14AM1.35m
4:35PM1.35m
4:47AM1.29m
Low Tide
7:10PM0.35m
7:33AM0.18m
7:48PM0.30m
8:06AM0.14m
8:21PM0.25m
8:37AM0.12m
8:53PM0.22m
9:08AM0.12m
9:25PM0.21m
9:39AM0.13m
9:56PM0.21m
10:10AM0.17m
10:29PM0.24m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
7:20
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6:38
6:38
6:37
6:37
6:36
6:36
6:35
Temp °C
17
17
15
14
14
14
14
14
15
15
15
15
16
15
15
16
16
16
17
18
18
14
13
11
12
11
12
13
12
15
14
13
13
16
12
13
15
14
14
16
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
7
0.4
SW
13
1.8
SW
12
1.8
SW
11
1.5
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
7
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
6
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
1
SW
11
0.8
WSW
15
1.1
SW
10
Energy kJ
79
46
855
756
515
361
270
200
145
117
44
40
36
73
36
20
106
146
233
252
241
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
9
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
14
0.3
SW
14
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WSW
19
0.5
SW
6
0.5
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
14
Energy kJ
40
10
10
20
29
34
36
61
32
37
17
147
236
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
14
0.4
WSW
18
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
49
20
37
33
123
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
9
0.8
SW
10
0.8
SW
10
0.6
SW
7
1.1
SW
11
Energy kJ
365
117
108
38
254
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
4
2
2
3
3
4
2
3
Distance (km)
147
1165
147
147
1134
117
147
147
118
118
147
118
0
1497
147
147
1165
118
17
1165
147
Best forecast wave conditions in Swakopmund
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Namibia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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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