Inner Kom surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 27 May 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
16.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Inner Kom surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 11AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 8,408 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period with SW swell.

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 Friday (May 29) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inner Kom in the next 16 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.5m) 13s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 28th May)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue morning).

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wed
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
5
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
3
3
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
15
4
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.9
SW
13
2
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6355
8408
7905
5809
3743
3159
2180
1249
1042
913
805
666
439
799
2265
2614
1501
980
431
1211
1154
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NNW
15
W
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
5
SSE
5
S
10
WNW
10
NW
10
WSW
25
SSE
40
SE
40
SE
35
SE
45
SE
50
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
1:10AM1.35m
1:45PM1.26m
1:47AM1.37m
2:19PM1.30m
2:22AM1.39m
2:52PM1.33m
2:56AM1.39m
3:25PM1.34m
3:30AM1.38m
3:59PM1.34m
4:04AM1.35m
4:34PM1.32m
4:39AM1.31m
5:10PM1.30m
Low Tide
7:38AM0.25m
7:45PM0.37m
8:12AM0.22m
8:20PM0.34m
8:44AM0.20m
8:54PM0.32m
9:16AM0.20m
9:28PM0.31m
9:48AM0.21m
10:02PM0.33m
10:21AM0.23m
10:37PM0.36m
10:55AM0.26m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:43
7:43
7:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:44
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Temp °C
17
16
17
16
15
16
17
16
17
16
17
18
18
17
17
17
15
16
16
15
15
16
15
15
12
12
14
16
15
15
13
17
18
17
16
16
15
9
10
10
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SW
16
4.5
SW
15
4
SW
15
4
SW
14
3
SW
14
3
SW
14
2.5
SW
13
2.1
SW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.8
SW
12
1.7
SW
12
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.8
SW
11
2.5
WSW
13
3
WSW
13
2.4
WSW
12
1.9
SW
12
1.4
WSW
11
1.9
SW
13
2
SSW
12
Energy kJ
6355
8408
7905
5809
3743
3159
2180
1249
1042
913
805
666
439
799
2265
2614
1501
980
431
1211
1154
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
W
10
0.3
W
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
13
1.2
W
12
0.8
SSW
10
0.9
W
11
0.8
W
11
Energy kJ
21
5
52
18
10
12
3
403
120
188
151
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
SE
7
0.3
S
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
S
12
0.8
SW
13
0.2
S
11
Energy kJ
65
2
32
5
5
3
199
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.8
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
1.2
SSE
6
2.2
SE
7
2.4
SE
7
2.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
6
4
22
6
81
427
563
606
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
10
0
10
1
14
1
1
4
4
4
0
0
10
10
1
1
25
25
25
40
203
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
6
6
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
4
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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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