Outer Kom Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Cape Peninsula)
| Name: | Outer Kom |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: NE |
Outer Kom in Cape Peninsula is an exposed reef and point break that has quite consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Able to handle light onshore wind Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west. A choice of left and right reefs. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Beware of sharks,kelp, rips urchins.
Overall Outer Kom Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Outer Kom surf quality by season and Outer Kom surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Outer Kom |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Outer Kom:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Inner Kom | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | The Boiler | 0 mi |
| Third closest break | Boneyards | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Long Beach | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | I and Js | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Outer Kom: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 3906 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5313 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5372 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 5426 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5654 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Outer Kom: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 802 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2913 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 2949 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2970 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Leith Harbor, South Georgia | 2973 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Outer Kom: |
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| Closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 609 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 714 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4252 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4252 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Cerro Castor (Argentina) | 4252 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Outer Kom: |
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| Closest city location | Cape Town (South Africa) | 17 mi |
| Second closest city location | Khayelitsa (South Africa) | 21 mi |
| Third closest city location | Sunset Beach (South Africa) | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Robben Island (South Africa) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bellville (South Africa) | 24 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Outer Kom is Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in South Africa, which is 33 km (20 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Outer Kom is Oudtshoorn Airport (DUH), also in South Africa, 362 km (225 miles) away.
