Inner Kom surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 SAST
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Inner Kom surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inner Kom sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inner Kom this week:

The surf forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inner Kom in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 4th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu night, strong winds from the N by Fri night).

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
1
2
0
1
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
12
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
11
2.2
S
11
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.2
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
3
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
2.3
W
11
1.9
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.6
W
10
1.9
WSW
10
4.5
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1102
1048
1075
1186
251
208
527
286
577
2589
2856
2008
1934
2599
1316
1230
749
540
509
625
6926
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
25
S
20
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
15
ESE
25
SE
25
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSW
15
NNW
40
N
40
NNW
45
N
30
N
25
NNW
20
N
30
N
25
NNW
20
W
25
SW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
1:11AM1.42m
1:38PM1.31m
1:45AM1.47m
2:12PM1.37m
2:17AM1.50m
2:42PM1.40m
2:47AM1.51m
3:12PM1.42m
3:17AM1.49m
3:42PM1.41m
3:47AM1.45m
4:12PM1.38m
4:18AM1.40m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.33m
7:36AM0.21m
7:39PM0.28m
8:09AM0.15m
8:12PM0.24m
8:38AM0.12m
8:43PM0.23m
9:07AM0.11m
9:13PM0.22m
9:35AM0.12m
9:43PM0.24m
10:04AM0.16m
10:13PM0.28m
10:33AM0.22m
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
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light rain
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clear
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7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:22
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6:09
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:05
6:04
6:02
1
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
15
15
15
16
15
14
16
16
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
15
17
17
17
18
18
9
10
10
10
9
9
11
11
12
12
14
10
9
9
10
11
14
13
12
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
S
10
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
11
2.2
S
11
2
SSE
12
2
SSE
12
1.8
SSE
13
1.5
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.5
SW
12
3
WSW
12
2.4
WSW
11
2.3
W
11
1.9
WSW
10
1.7
WSW
10
1.6
W
10
1.2
WSW
13
4.5
SW
13
Energy kJ
1102
1048
1075
1186
1054
1158
1103
636
443
2589
2856
2008
1934
2599
1316
1230
749
540
509
472
6926
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WSW
12
1.6
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.2
SW
9
1.1
SW
10
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
10
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSE
12
0.5
SE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.3
S
15
0.9
SSW
11
1
S
11
1
S
11
1.3
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.6
SSE
12
Energy kJ
1044
551
335
260
251
208
527
216
577
222
60
11
4
39
205
242
229
372
247
164
111
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
17
0.3
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.6
SW
14
0.2
S
10
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
12
1.1
SE
12
0.1
W
21
0.5
S
14
0.4
SSE
14
0.8
WSW
16
1.1
WSW
15
1.1
WSW
14
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
14
11
31
46
38
162
8
286
268
319
9
103
66
298
537
478
126
76
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.2
SE
5
0.9
NNW
4
1.6
NW
5
1.7
NNW
6
1.4
NNW
6
0.7
WNW
4
1.9
WSW
10
Energy kJ
39
29
64
71
28
143
184
131
12
625
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
2
3
1
3
4
3
3
4
Distance (km)
23
1
4
49
2
0
7
4
1
1
10
66
411
203
32
14
12
76
10
10
162
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
8
7
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
5
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Information about the Inner Kom Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Inner Kom provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inner Kom can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inner Kom 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 (Inner Kom) 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 Inner Kom 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Inner Kom, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.

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