Inner Kom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Inner Kom.

The opening of the period has some clean, small surf, but the real standout is Thursday, August 6th. We’re looking at a solid 12ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the wind goes offshore from the SE – glassy and lined up with the optimum direction. The combined energy is strong at 3853. This is one for the experienced crew; it’s too big for beginners. Water temp is 59°, which is just about average for this time of year – nothing unusual.

Tuesday morning the 4th is glassy with a 5ft SW swell and 11-second period – clean and small, ideal if you’re starting out.

Wednesday the 5th is a mess. Strong onshore winds from the N and NNW push in 8ft to 8ft lumpy swell. Long period at 15-16 seconds but the cross-on wind chops it up. Combined energy over 2800, but it’s ugly.

Now Thursday the 6th – that’s the day. Clean offshore SE wind at 9 mph with that 12ft SW groundswell. Energy is strong at 3853. Friday the 7th keeps it going – SE cross-offshore wind in the morning, 12ft SW swell with a longer 14-second period, and energy peaks at 5161 in the afternoon. That Friday session is likely the best of the whole outlook – clean, powerful, and consistent. Crowds can show up here sometimes, so get there early.

Saturday the 8th goes onshore from the WNW with 8ft swell and marginal conditions. Sunday the 9th starts with moderate rain and a fresh cross-off wind, but by the afternoon the wind gusts to 37 mph and the swell gets messy – that’s kiteboarding weather, not surfing.

Monday 10th and Tuesday 11th are near gale conditions. Offshore winds so strong it’s almost impossible to paddle into anything. Big 18ft swell Monday morning with energy at 8167, but it’s dangerous and blown out.

There’s a lull from the 10th to the 11th, then Wednesday the 12th shapes up nicely. Glassy morning with a 7ft WSW swell and 20-second period – that’s very long period groundswell. Clean but fat at the beach. Reefs and points will handle it better. Energy is strong at 3357. Another day for experienced surfers.

Thursday 13th and Friday 14th are average – onshore or cross-on winds with 8ft to 7ft swell, decent energy but choppy.

In the second week, Tuesday 18th catches the eye. Glassy conditions with a 13ft SW groundswell, 14-second period, and massive energy at 5512. That’s a long-range standout – promising but not locked in yet. Only for experts.

Best picks: Thursday 6th and Friday 7th for the first week, and maybe Tuesday 18th if you’re patient. There’s plenty of consistent swell here, so the blank stretches don’t last long.

Rusty.

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