Swakopmund tides today
- Tide now 0.7 ft ↑ rising · high 5:10 am (5.2 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 10:40–11:40 pm average day · 5/10
- Beach tomorrow 11:00 am–1:00 pm Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 3.3 ft · 62 °F slight · 7.1 s from the southwest
- Wind · air 8 mph · 64 °F from the NNW, gusts 9 · clear
- Surf tomorrow 2.2–3.3 ft Fair day · 5/10 · 6:00–7:36 pm
- Sun 6:20 am–7:12 pm 12 h 52 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 10:01 pm waning gibbous · rises at 10:01 pm
Today in Swakopmund there are high tides at 4:25 am (5.4 ft) and 4:38 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 10:21 am and 10:39 pm. Tide coefficient 97. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:10 am. The sun rises at 6:20 am and sets at 7:12 pm: 12 h 52 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 10:01 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:21 am to 3:21 am and from 1:52 pm to 3:52 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is slight, with 3.3 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (8 mph). Clear, 64 °F.
Fishing in Swakopmund today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- Low tide at 10:39 pm
- Minor period 9:31–10:31 pm (moonrise)
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), light onshore wind (7 mph) and some swell (3.3 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 97 (spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 9:40 pm to 10:30 pm, combines the 10:39 pm low tide, moonrise, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 9:20 am to 11:20 am, with the 10:21 am low tide, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell. Also good from 2:40 pm to 5:40 pm, with the 4:38 pm high tide, a major period, falling pressure, a light onshore breeze and some swell.
Beach day in Swakopmund
Is it a beach day?
3 good hours- Sunny
- Feels like 85 °F: beach weather
- Onshore breeze (11 mph)
- Low tide at 10:21 am: more sand
- Swim with care: 3.3 ft waves every 8 s; moderate rip current risk
- UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 3.3 ft
3.3 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. Moderate rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 62 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 13 · SPF 50
Max UV 13 (extreme): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–3:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 11 mph
Onshore breeze (11 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:21 am
Low tide at 10:21 am and 10:39 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:25 am and 4:38 pm. Coefficient 97 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, brings sunshine, beach weather, little wind and low tide at 10:21 am, though with some waves and very high UV.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Swakopmund
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- Mole 0.5 mi · NW
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Nordstrand 1.5 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Vogelstrand 2.6 mi · N
- Parking
- Pebble Beach 3.2 mi · N
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
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Tides in Swakopmund
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:25 am 5.4 ft · coef. 97
- ▼ Low tide 10:21 am 0.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:38 pm 5.3 ft · coef. 93
- ▼ Low tide 10:39 pm 0.7 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 6 h 20 min to high tide at 5:10 am.
Tide coefficient 97 for the 4:25 am high tide and 93 for the 4:38 pm high tide. Spring tides. The water rises and falls 4.7 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 20 (6.0 ft) and the lowest, on May 17 (0.2 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above chart datum: the lowest astronomical tide (LAT), the zero of nautical charts in Europe. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. chart datum (LAT)
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 101, 5.2 ft range). The smallest, on October 18 (coefficient 24, 1.3 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 6:20 am · 7:12 pm | High tide 4:25 am · 5.4 ft | Low tide 10:21 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:38 pm · 5.3 ft | Low tide 10:39 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 97 | 93% | Major periods 1:21 am · 1:52 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 6:19 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 5:10 am · 5.2 ft | Low tide 11:05 am · 1.1 ft | High tide 5:29 pm · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:24 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 88 | 86% | Major periods 2:25 am · 2:57 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 6:18 am · 7:13 pm | High tide 6:03 am · 4.9 ft | Low tide 11:54 am · 1.4 ft | High tide 6:35 pm · 4.6 ft | — | Coef. 74 | 77% | Major periods 3:29 am · 4:01 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 6:18 am · 7:14 pm | Low tide 12:14 am · 1.5 ft | High tide 7:08 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 12:58 pm · 1.7 ft | High tide 8:08 pm · 4.3 ft | Coef. 60 | 66% | Major periods 4:32 am · 5:02 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:17 am · 7:14 pm | Low tide 1:21 am · 1.9 ft | High tide 8:31 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 3:05 pm · 1.9 ft | High tide 9:34 pm · 4.2 ft | Coef. 49 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:31 am · 5:59 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:16 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 3:36 am · 2.2 ft | High tide 9:50 am · 4.4 ft | Low tide 4:37 pm · 1.8 ft | High tide 10:45 pm · 4.4 ft | Coef. 50 | 44% | Major periods 6:25 am · 6:51 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:16 am · 7:15 pm | Low tide 4:59 am · 2.1 ft | High tide 10:59 am · 4.6 ft | Low tide 5:38 pm · 1.5 ft | High tide 11:46 pm · 4.6 ft | Coef. 59 | 33% | Major periods 7:15 am · 7:39 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above chart datum (LAT). Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Swakopmund has no station of its own, so we use the tide at Walvis Bay (TICON-4), 19 mi away. On the open coast the difference is usually a few minutes and inches; inside estuaries, rivers and enclosed bays it can be much larger.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database). Source: Hart-Davis, M., Dettmering, D., Seitz, F. (2025), TICON-4: TIdal CONstants based on GESLA-4 sea-level records, SEANOE, https://doi.org/10.17882/109129. Licensed CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Modified: see https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database#modifications-to-source-data
The sea at Swakopmund
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.7 ft
- Significant3.3 ft
- Highest expectedHighest6.8 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 6.8 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 6.8 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves build over the next few days. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 6.0 ft with a period of 7 s, from the south-southwest (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 66.6 °F by Tuesday 3.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:51 pm (local time).
Surf in Swakopmund today
Surf today
Fair- 2.2–3.4 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 3.3 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest, short: weak, messy waves
- Almost no wind (3 mph): glassy water
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:21 am)
- Light: First light 5:56 am · sunrise 6:20 am · sunset 7:12 pm · last light 7:35 pm
- Tide: high 4:25 am (5.4 ft), low 10:21 am (0.9 ft), high 4:38 pm (5.3 ft) and low 10:39 pm (0.7 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 59.7 °F–62.4 °F: a 4/3 fullsuit (booties if you run cold).
- Energy: 81 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 6:00 am to 10:00 am, has a good size and glassy water, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Swakopmund today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around high tide (4:38 pm): little current from 4:20 pm to 5:00 pm
- 3.2 ft swell at 6 s from the southwest: some surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the east-northeast, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: high tide 4:25 am (4:00–4:50 am), low tide 10:21 am (10:00–10:40 am), high tide 4:38 pm (4:20–5:00 pm) and low tide 10:39 pm (10:20–11:00 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 4.1 ft at 6 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 59.7–62.4 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:35 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 10:01 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 3:30 pm to 5:40 pm, combines slack water at high tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 9:50 am to 11:00 am, with slack water at low tide, light wind, weak current and the sun high, though with some swell.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Swakopmund
Now in Swakopmund
- Low / high
- 56 / 83 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 0%
- Clouds
- 0%
- Humidity
- 75%
- Dew pointDew point
- 56 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 29
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising · now Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Rising now (+0.04 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.09 inHg. Rising pressure: anglers say fish bite less for a while. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 60° | 56° | 57° | 67° | 81° | 82° | 76° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 6 NNW | 6 N | 4 N | 2 WNW | 8 WSW | 11 W | 7 WNW | 6 NNW |
| Gusts | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 10 |
| Waves | 4.2 ft | 3.7 ft | 3.4 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft | 3.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 62° 10 NNW 3.3 ft
- 3:00 am 57° 12 NNW 3.1 ft
- 6:00 am 58° 8 N 3.1 ft
- 9:00 am 66° 11 N 3.1 ft
- 12:00 pm 75° 12 NW 3.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 14 WNW 3.0 ft
- 6:00 pm 69° 8 WNW 3.1 ft
- 9:00 pm 63° 5 NW 3.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 56 / 83 °F | 11 mph WNW | 4.2 ft | 4:25 am · 4:38 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 57 / 75 °F | 15 mph NW | 3.4 ft | 5:10 am · 5:29 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 60 / 80 °F | 12 mph WNW | 3.5 ft | 6:03 am · 6:35 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 60 / 82 °F | 11 mph WNW | 3.8 ft | 7:08 am · 8:08 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 61 / 87 °F | 11 mph NW | 5.2 ft | 8:31 am · 9:34 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 64 / 90 °F | 12 mph W | 6.0 ft | 9:50 am · 10:45 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 60 / 89 °F | 11 mph WNW | 5.4 ft | 10:59 am · 11:46 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 90 °F | 13 mph NW | 4.1 ft | 11:57 am | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 85 °F | 11 mph NW | 3.5 ft | 12:38 am · 12:47 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 61 / 81 °F | 13 mph WNW | 4.5 ft | 1:23 am · 1:30 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 57 / 78 °F | 12 mph W | 4.3 ft | 2:03 am · 2:08 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 57 / 86 °F | 10 mph WSW | 3.0 ft | 2:39 am · 2:43 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 83 °F | 14 mph WSW | 3.7 ft | 3:12 am · 3:15 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 84 °F | 14 mph WSW | 5.1 ft | 3:43 am · 3:45 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 57° / 75° 3.4 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 60° / 80° 3.5 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 60° / 82° 3.8 ft
- Sun 1 Partly cloudy 61° / 87° 5.2 ft
- Mon 2 Clear sky 64° / 90° 6.0 ft
- Tue 3 Clear sky 60° / 89° 5.4 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 64° / 90° 4.1 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- Normal Today, warmer than normal for late October (+7.8 °F; normal high: 75 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 10:51 pm (local time).
The sun in Swakopmund
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 5:29 am
- Full dark 8:03 pm
- Civil dawn 5:56 am
- Civil dusk 7:35 pm
- Solar noon 12:46 pm (81° high)
- Daylight 12 h 52 min (+1 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:42 pm
- Full dark 8:03 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,360,848 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Swakopmund
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 1:21–3:21 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:52–3:52 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 7:18–8:18 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:31–10:31 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Swakopmund
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jetty 0.5 mi
- Jetty 2.2 mi
- Watergat 7.4 mi
- Pompstasie Fishing Area 7.4 mi
- Mole 0.5 mi
- Platz am Meer Slipway 2.2 mi
- Leon's Tackle Shop 0.4 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
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Water depth
Deepens quicklyThe bottom deepens quickly: 33 ft of water 1,250 ft from shore.
From the shoreline (0.35 mi from Swakopmund) out to sea, heading west.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep650 ft
- 33 ft deep1,250 ft
- 66 ft deep0.45 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Deep water close in: about 6.6 ft just 330 ft out. Good for casting from rocks, jetties or the beach itself; current and surf hit harder here.
- Swimming. The water gets deeper little by little, but a few dozen yards out you can no longer stand.
- Diving. Shore diving works here: 33 ft at 1,250 ft and 66 ft at 0.45 mi from shore.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Swakopmund lighthouse 0.2 mi northwest
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 10 s · Fl(2) W 10s
- Range
- 18 nautical miles (21 mi)
- Light height
- 115 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 92 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near SwakopmundTides nearby
- Anelda Woonstel2.6 mi
- Langstrand9.8 mi
- Rand Rifles10 mi
- Dolfynstrand11 mi
- Kuisebmond18 mi
- Wlotzkasbaken19 mi
- Walvis Bay19 mi
- Meersig21 mi
- Henties Bay42 mi
Swakopmund at a glance
- Town or city of about 53,009 people. Coordinates: 22.678° S, 14.527° E.
- It is 19 mi north of Walvis Bay, the main place in Erongo. The sun rises at the same time and sets at the same time than in Walvis Bay.
- The nearest tide station, Walvis Bay, is 19 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Swakopmund Old Mole (historical) (0.4 mi), South Beach (0.7 mi), North Beach (1.0 mi).
Questions about SwakopmundQuestions
What time is high tide today in Swakopmund?
Today in Swakopmund there are high tides at 4:25 am (5.4 ft) and 4:38 pm (5.3 ft) and low tides at 10:21 am and 10:39 pm. Tide coefficient 97.
What time is sunset today in Swakopmund?
At 7:12 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:35 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Swakopmund?
At 6:19 am. First light comes at 5:28 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 1:21–3:21 am, Minor 7:18–8:18 am, Major 1:52–3:52 pm, Minor 9:31–10:31 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Swakopmund?
Clear sky, from 56 °F to 83 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northwest (8 mph) and a 0% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Swakopmund?
Slight (Douglas 3): 3.3 ft waves with a period of 7.1 s from the southwest. The water is 61.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Swakopmund?
Any time of year is good for Swakopmund: highs range from 71 °F to 80 °F through the year.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: Walvis Bay station, with constants from TICON-4 (Hart-Davis, Dettmering and Seitz, 2025, SEANOE), licensed CC BY 4.0, via Slackwater database (changes). Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).