Inner Kom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the next 16 days for Inner Kom. It’s a reef and point setup, and it’s fairly consistent, so that’s a good start. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to write home about, but not a shock to the system either.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but by Wednesday afternoon, things start to get interesting. The morning on the 15th is a write-off with that 5ft SW swell, a cross-on wind, and only moderate energy (1596). It’s choppy and not worth paddling out for. But come Wednesday afternoon, it’s a whole different story. We’ve got a solid 10ft SW swell with a 16-second period – that’s a long-period groundswell packing some serious punch (4278 energy). The wind switches to a light cross-off, and it’s clean. That’s proper expert territory, too big for beginners, but for the crew who can handle it, that’s the best session of the whole stretch. The long period means it’ll be walling up nicely on the point, with longer lulls between sets making the paddle out a bit easier.

Thursday morning the 16th holds onto good energy with an 8ft SW swell, 13-second period, and glassy conditions. It’s a touch smaller, but still a big wave for experienced surfers. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but with that size, the lineup will thin out.

From Friday the 17th through Monday the 20th, the swell settles down into the 4ft to 7ft range, with mostly clean conditions and light winds. It’s good, consistent surf, but nothing that’s gonna blow your mind. The SE wind on Friday morning is offshore, so that’s a nice bonus.

Then there’s a gap. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are a total mess. We’re looking at a massive 18ft swell on Tuesday, but with a nasty cross-on wind and moderate breeze, it’s just a washing machine. The energy is off the charts (12412), but the quality is zero. Wednesday is even worse with a near gale blowing. Don’t even think about it – that’s kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing.

After that stormy spell, Thursday the 23rd is the absolute standout. The morning session is the best of the forecast. We’ve got an 18ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a clean offshore breeze from the SE. The energy is astronomical (14513). That’s exceptional, expert-level surf. The point will handle that long-period groundswell perfectly, offering up some freight-train barrels. It’s the one to circle on your calendar.

The rest of the second week, from the 24th to the 30th, stays pretty solid with consistent 7ft to 10ft SW and WSW swells, but the wind is mostly cross-off. It’s clean, but the conditions are often described as “marginal” for tide or quality. The energy stays moderate to strong (ranging from 1673 to 6368). It’s good backup surf, especially if you’re an experienced surfer, but nothing will top that Thursday the 23rd session.

So, for the best on offer: Wednesday afternoon the 15th for a big, powerful session, and Thursday morning the 23rd for the absolute cream of the crop. Mark it.

Rusty.

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