Inner Kom Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.14° S 18.32° E

Inner Kom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inner Kom sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.9° 

Inner Kom surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inner Kom surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,245 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 (Aug 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Fri 7th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 7th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 8th Aug)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the Inner Kom forecast.

We’ve got a slow start, so don’t rush out. Wednesday the 5th is a bust – 2.5m SW swell, but a stiff 25 mph NNW wind makes it a total mess. Skip it. Thursday the 6th is still marginal with 12ft WSW swell and cross-off wind, but the quality isn’t there yet.

Friday morning, August 7th is your first big call. 12ft of SW groundswell, period around 14 seconds, and clean offshore winds from the ENE at just 9 mph. The combined energy is pumping hard at 4684. This is rippable, powerful surf for experienced surfers – it’s over 8ft, so leave the foam boards at home. The long period will give you well-spaced, lined-up sets on the reef and point.

Saturday the 8th is still rideable with 12ft SW swell but the wind turns light cross-on. You’ll get waves, but the shine is off.

Then we hit a stretch of garbage from Sunday the 9th to Tuesday the 11th. Winds hit over 30 mph, near-gale strength, with the swell still big but totally blown out. About three days with nothing worth the effort.

Wednesday morning, August 12th is the second real standout. 6ft of SW groundswell with a super long 18-second period, light offshore easterlies at 9 mph, and clean conditions. Energy is moderate at 1953, but the shape and quality will be excellent. This is a classic Inner Kom day – smooth, long lines rolling in.

Thursday the 13th stays clean in the morning with similar 6ft swell.

After that, we’re in a mellow zone from Friday the 14th through Monday the 17th – waist to chest high, mostly cross-on winds. Not bad for a cruise, but nothing special. Tuesday the 18th brings another surge of 12ft SW swell with light offshore wind – again, only for the experienced crew.

By Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th, it’s small and choppy. Done.

Water temp is 59°, a touch cooler than average by about 2°. Nothing crazy.

Crowds pop up here sometimes, so don’t expect solitude on the best mornings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Sun morning).

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5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
8
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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2.5
SW
15
4
WSW
13
3.5
WSW
13
3.5
SW
12
3
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13
3.5
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1.7
SSW
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1.3
SSW
11
1.5
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2614
5704
3920
3716
3502
4684
5363
3773
2600
5345
4906
4786
4450
1396
534
375
2709
824
431
1893
Wind (km/h)
40
NNW
15
W
25
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
15
ENE
10
SW
15
SSW
5
W
10
WSW
30
SSE
55
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ESE
35
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20
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High Tide
7:38PM1.32m
8:18AM1.10m
8:47PM1.23m
9:50AM1.05m
10:22PM1.20m
11:32AM1.09m
11:55PM1.25m
12:49PM1.22m
1:05AM1.35m
1:45PM1.37m
2:00AM1.45m
2:32PM1.51m
2:47AM1.53m
Low Tide
2:07AM0.39m
2:12PM0.48m
3:28AM0.45m
3:46PM0.55m
5:10AM0.43m
5:36PM0.51m
6:33AM0.34m
6:57PM0.39m
7:32AM0.21m
7:55PM0.25m
8:20AM0.10m
8:44PM0.13m
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Temp °C
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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.

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