Mowe Bay
Kunene Region, Namibia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 2.3m
- Period
- 14.1s
- Wind
- 22 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
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Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · High in 4h305-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Windhoek local
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Days 6–10 for Mowe Bay, scored for your board.
About Mowe Bay
Mowe Bay is a reef break over coral in Kunene Region, Namibia. It's at its best on swells from the SW / W with light offshore winds from the NNE / NE / ENE, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- SW, W
- Best wind direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E
Mowe Bay surf FAQ
Is Mowe Bay good for beginners?+
Mowe Bay is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Mowe Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Mowe Bay handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Mowe Bay?+
Mowe Bay tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Mowe Bay?+
Look for from the SW / W with light offshore winds from the NNE / NE / ENE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.