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Main Break surf Forecast / Swakopmund / Namibia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 18 May 2024 CAT
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Main Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Main Break sea temperature is 16.1°C (Statistics for 18 May 1981-2005 - mean: 16.2 °C max: 18.4 °C min: 15.3 °C)
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Main Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Main Break sea temperature is 16.1°C (Statistics for 18 May 1981-2005 - mean: 16.2 °C max: 18.4 °C min: 15.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Main Break this week:

The surf forecast for Main Break over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 18) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Main Break in the next 12 days are 3.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 5PM. 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 (Sat 18th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 8PM (Mon 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 20th May)10ft (3.0m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Main Break over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.2
SW
1.4
SW
2
SW
3
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SW
2.2
SW
2.5
SW
3
SW
3
SW
2.5
SSW
2.5
SSW
1.8
SW
2.1
SSW
1.6
S
1.3
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.9
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131211111817191716161414141413131211915141313131316141414141615141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)341609457350338122721555501542838203311192926673468333624772017880954430773103818111408110312552080172813761139994227415161068779734
Wind
(km/h)
0
WSW
20
SSW
10
ESE
5
SW
20
S
10
SSE
5
WSW
20
S
15
SSE
10
WSW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
SSW
25
S
15
S
15
S
20
SSE
10
S
10
WSW
15
S
5
SW
5
WSW
20
S
5
NNW
10
NW
10
WSW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
5
E
15
SSE
20
S
15
SE
20
S
25
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
offcross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassonglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:45PM
1.13
12:44AM
1.17
1:22PM
1.19
1:22AM
1.21
1:55PM
1.25
1:58AM
1.24
2:28PM
1.28
2:33AM
1.27
3:01PM
1.31
3:09AM
1.28
3:36PM
1.31
3:46AM
1.28
4:12PM
1.31
4:26AM
1.26
4:51PM
1.29
5:08AM
1.23
5:34PM
1.27
5:56AM
1.19
6:22PM
1.24
6:51AM
1.15
7:17PM
1.22
7:56AM
1.12
8:18PM
1.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:36PM
0.44
6:56AM
0.28
7:14PM
0.38
7:31AM
0.23
7:50PM
0.33
8:05AM
0.18
8:24PM
0.27
8:38AM
0.16
8:59PM
0.24
9:12AM
0.14
9:34PM
0.22
9:48AM
0.15
10:11PM
0.22
10:25AM
0.18
10:51PM
0.24
11:06AM
0.22
11:36PM
0.27
11:51AM
0.28
12:28AM
0.31
12:45PM
0.35
1:31AM
0.33
1:50PM
0.41
2:43AM
0.34
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Sunrise7:28--7:30--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:31--7:33--7:33--7:33--7:33--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:28-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C303127273026303228283226262917202017171815181919182117191916171915151513
Feels °C (?)282623242521272724242721232514171715161613171718171917191717161713121110

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Main Break Surf forecast

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

Main Break is 118 km (73 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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