Surf spot

Guns

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Country: Namibia
Coordinates: -22.8450, 14.5365

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.8	0.9	1.1	1	1	1.1	1.2	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	1	1.1	1.1	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.9	1	1.1	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.5	1.5	1.8
Wave direction	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Wave period (s)	11.2	10.9	10.8	9.6	10	10.1	9.6	9.1	10	9.4	9.3	9	8.5	8.9	8.3	10.2	12.9	12.4	11.6	11.4	11.3	11.2	11.1	10.9	10.8	10.7	10.4	10.3	10.1	9.9	9.8	9.7	9.6	9.3	9.1	8.8	8.7	8.7	5.5	4.5	4.8	4.5	4.8	5	5.2	5.5	5.2	5.3	5.8	6	6.4	6.7	6.8	7.2	8.7	7.9
Wave energy (kJ)	144	169	196	207	216	221	231	223	184	191	180	156	139	128	110	140	226	283	326	341	344	338	317	298	272	245	218	196	173	153	137	114	105	90	86	81	78	73	34	27	24	23	28	33	33	33	44	60	89	113	134	154	164	218	346	423
Wind speed (km/h)	11.6	7.6	8.5	16	21.9	12.5	10.8	4	11.3	8.3	13	7.2	30.1	13.1	7.8	15.4	15.5	11.4	15.9	21.9	21.3	16.6	10.1	12.5	4.3	0.7	3.6	2.8	19.9	24.5	15.1	8.3	8.6	3.6	5.7	9.2	26.1	30.8	11.5	6.8	6.9	4.1	6.7	14.2	22.6	36.7	21.9	7.1	4.4	2.5	4.6	12	17.5	22.2	12.2	15.7
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Guns is one of Namibia’s most famous surf spots, located on the remote and rugged Skeleton Coast north of Swakopmund. It’s a powerful right-hand point break known for its long, fast, hollow waves that can offer excellent rides when conditions line up.

What it’s like

Wave type: Right-hand point/reef break
Best size: Works best with solid swell; small days are often less consistent
Wave quality: Fast, steep, and occasionally barreling
Rarity: Not a daily surf; it needs the right swell direction, wind, and tide

Setting

The spot sits in a stark desert-and-ocean landscape, with cold Atlantic water, fog, and very little development nearby. It’s part of what makes surfing there so memorable: you’re surfing in a wild, isolated environment with a strong feeling of remoteness.

Conditions and challenges

Cold water: A wetsuit is usually necessary
Wind: Offshore winds can improve shape, but the area is often windy
Hazards: Strong currents, shallow sections, and powerful waves
Access: Remote and not beginner-friendly

Who it suits

Guns is best for experienced surfers comfortable with heavy, fast waves and isolated conditions. It’s not ideal for beginners due to the power of the break and the remoteness of the location.