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Skeleton Bay Surf Forecast
/ Swakopmund (15 surf breaks) /
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Skeleton Bay surfForecast / Swakopmund / Namibia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Friday 08 May 2026 CATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Skeleton Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Skeleton Bay sea temperature is
14.8° C
(Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Skeleton Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Skeleton Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Skeleton Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sat 9th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 10th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 12th May) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skeleton Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 16 | |
1787 | 1488 | 1170 | 933 | 828 | 701 | 1870 | 2643 | 2574 | 2536 | 3041 | 3732 | 3334 | 2982 | 2614 | 1976 | 1677 | 1375 | 553 | 314 | 436 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:59PM1.06m | 8:34AM0.98m | 9:11PM1.07m | 9:57AM1.01m | 10:20PM1.13m | 11:07AM1.09m | 11:18PM1.21m | 12:02PM1.19m | 00:09AM1.31m | 12:50PM1.30m | 00:56AM1.40m | 1:34PM1.40m | 1:41AM1.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:25AM0.55m | 2:43PM0.56m | 3:49AM0.52m | 4:04PM0.54m | 4:56AM0.44m | 5:09PM0.49m | 5:47AM0.33m | 6:01PM0.40m | 6:32AM0.21m | 6:48PM0.31m | 7:15AM0.10m | 7:32PM0.22m | 7:58AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 |
 | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | 6:22 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 20 |
14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WSW 16 |
 kJ | 1787 | 1488 | 1170 | 933 | 828 | 701 | 1870 | 2643 | 2574 | 2536 | 3041 | 3732 | 3334 | 2982 | 2614 | 1976 | 405 | 1375 | 553 | 314 | 436 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 9 | S 8 | WSW 13 | SW 22 | — | SW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 12 |
| kJ | — | 10 | 66 | 38 | 39 | 5 | 118 | 18 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 435 | 278 | 195 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 10 | S 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 20 | S 12 | NW 15 | S 17 |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 199 | 8 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | N 3 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | S 6 | SSW 12 | S 8 | — | SSW 11 | S 8 |
| kJ | 343 | 187 | — | — | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | — | 196 | 1677 | 217 | — | 737 | 596 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 811 | 343 | 471 | 471 | 343 | 343 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 1149 | 501 | 501 | 974 | 501 | 501 | 501 | 471 | 343 | 501 | 471 | 471 |
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Information about the Skeleton Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Skeleton Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Skeleton Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Skeleton Bay 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 (Skeleton Bay) 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 Skeleton Bay 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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