Tiger Reef surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 09 Mar 2026 CAT
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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
16.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tiger Reef in the next 12 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 9th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Sat 14th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sat 14th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tiger Reef over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
1.1
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
WSW
1
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.3
WSW
1.2
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)121212111111111514131312121816161414131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2431801421307958565448873747475214505740647501299184137
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
15
SW
20
ENE
20
N
20
SW
5
SE
5
NW
25
SSW
10
W
10
WNW
25
SSW
5
S
5
WSW
15
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
10
N
15
WNW
15
W
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcrossglasscross-
on
cross-
on
onononcrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:12PM
1.09
7:25AM
1.06
8:03PM
0.99
8:29AM
0.95
9:36PM
0.93
10:27AM
0.92
11:37PM
0.97
12:11PM
0.98
12:44AM
1.08
1:06PM
1.10
1:25AM
1.21
1:45PM
1.22
1:58AM
1.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:49PM
0.39
1:06AM
0.49
1:35PM
0.50
2:06AM
0.59
2:57PM
0.59
4:08AM
0.64
5:02PM
0.59
5:57AM
0.58
6:19PM
0.52
6:54AM
0.47
7:06PM
0.42
7:33AM
0.35
7:42PM
0.32
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--
Sunset-7:22--7:22--7:21--7:20--7:19--7:19--7:17-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242233333130323129272527222221212121212120
Feels °C (?)242131312930322828272426222222232022212122
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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 12 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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