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Vineta Point surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 12 May 2025 CAT
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Vineta Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vineta Point sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vineta Point this week:

The surf forecast for Vineta Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vineta Point in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 14) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (CAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Mon 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Mon 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 12th May)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vineta Point over the next 12 days.

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Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
WSW
0.5
WSW
0.7
WSW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1.4
SW
1.3
SW
1.5
SW
1.6
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)1312121111111313141313121211111212111414131211111189111414131313121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)710503338168165155392374581400388287202179941188982711051542822551631632792875151063849637553374260240275
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
20
SSW
10
S
25
ENE
20
SSW
10
ESE
35
ENE
20
SSW
15
E
20
NE
15
SW
5
NNW
25
NE
10
SSW
10
SE
20
NE
15
SSW
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
25
SSW
15
S
5
WSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
NE
10
SW
0
W
30
NE
15
SW
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:34PM
1.37
3:42AM
1.34
4:05PM
1.35
4:15AM
1.31
4:38PM
1.32
4:50AM
1.26
5:13PM
1.28
5:28AM
1.21
5:53PM
1.24
6:11AM
1.15
6:39PM
1.20
7:03AM
1.11
7:33PM
1.18
8:08AM
1.08
8:36PM
1.18
9:22AM
1.10
9:43PM
1.21
10:36AM
1.16
10:49PM
1.27
11:40AM
1.26
11:49PM
1.35
12:37PM
1.36
12:44AM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:10AM
0.16
9:28PM
0.24
9:41AM
0.17
10:00PM
0.25
10:14AM
0.21
10:34PM
0.27
10:47AM
0.26
11:10PM
0.32
11:23AM
0.31
11:51PM
0.38
12:05PM
0.38
12:41AM
0.43
12:56PM
0.45
1:45AM
0.46
2:02PM
0.50
3:02AM
0.45
3:22PM
0.51
4:16AM
0.38
4:37PM
0.48
5:18AM
0.29
5:40PM
0.41
6:11AM
0.18
6:34PM
0.32
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Sunrise7:24--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:26--7:28--7:28--7:28--7:28--7:30--7:30--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:29--6:29--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:27--6:27--6:27--6:25--6:25-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242627333530333532333528343331343227212118181717171619202022343231353732
Feels °C (?)222324263126253228293426303130302926202017181414171418181822302929283528

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 37°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri morning).

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Information about the Vineta Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Vineta Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vineta Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vineta Point 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 (Vineta Point) 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 Vineta Point 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.

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