Tiger Reef surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 19 Jan 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
17.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Jan 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tiger Reef in the next 12 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 19th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 19th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 24th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)101111111010101010121211111615131312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)42047137531927716313313812016416714594125209398342217330373139
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
NW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
W
5
NNW
10
W
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
20
SW
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onglassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:16PM
1.37
4:32AM
1.48
4:50PM
1.39
5:04AM
1.50
5:26PM
1.38
5:38AM
1.49
6:03PM
1.36
6:14AM
1.46
6:45PM
1.32
6:54AM
1.40
7:32PM
1.26
7:41AM
1.32
8:29PM
1.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:03AM
0.18
10:10PM
0.17
10:36AM
0.16
10:42PM
0.18
11:10AM
0.15
11:15PM
0.21
11:45AM
0.15
11:50PM
0.26
12:23PM
0.18
12:30AM
0.32
1:06PM
0.23
1:17AM
0.39
1:58PM
0.29
2:17AM
0.46
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Sunrise6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:35--
Sunset-7:52--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51--7:51-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171717181818181818191918181817181817171717
Feels °C (?)161518161619171719181919181616171715161516
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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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