Inner Kom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a solid run of swell headed our way at Inner Kom, a reef and point setup that’s fairly consistent. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. The first recommendation kicks off on Thursday, the 6th of August, but it’s not all smooth sailing. Thursday morning has some rain showers and a cross-off breeze, with a clean 12ft swell from the WSW, but the combined energy is massive at 3920. It’s a bit of a messy one, and the tide might mess with you. The afternoon stays clean but the wind picks up, so it’s not a standout.

Friday the 7th is where it gets interesting. The morning is clear with a light NE breeze, cross-off, and a solid 12ft swell from the SW. The period is a nice 14 seconds, so you’ve got proper groundswell pushing through. The combined energy is huge at 4684, and the conditions are rated as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a big, powerful wave, and if you’re not comfortable on 12ft+ faces, give it a miss. The crowd can show up sometimes, but with that size, it’ll thin out. The afternoon stays clean with a 15-second period and even more energy at 5438, but the wind goes cross-on, so the morning is the pick of the day.

Saturday the 8th has a 10ft to 13ft range, but the wind is all over the place. The morning is cross-on with a light NNW breeze, and the afternoon brings rain and a stronger S wind. It’s clean but not ideal. The real standout is building towards the middle of next week.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off. Strong breeze from the SSE at 28 mph makes it miserable, even though the swell is 12ft. The energy is still high, but you’ll be fighting the wind more than the waves. Monday the 10th has strong offshore winds that clean it up, but it’s hard to paddle into with that 6ft swell and 11-second period. Not a great day.

Tuesday the 11th is a bit better. The morning has a moderate offshore breeze from the E, with a 6ft SSW swell and a 12-second period. The energy is moderate at 861, and the conditions are described as very good. The afternoon is even better with a slight SE breeze and clean 5ft waves. It’s a fun, manageable size.

Now, the real standout is Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th. Wednesday morning is glassy with a light E breeze, offshore, and a 7ft swell from the SW with an incredible 18-second period. The energy is strong at 2593, and it’s rated excellent for experienced surfers. This is a long-period groundswell, so it’ll wrap nicely around the point and reef, offering long, clean lines. The afternoon is just as good with a 7ft swell and 17-second period. Thursday the 13th keeps it going with a 7ft swell and 16-second period, light NE winds, and clean conditions. This is the best run of the whole outlook.

From Friday the 14th onwards, the swell drops off and the wind gets messy. The 15th and 16th have some glassy moments on the 16th, but the swell is smaller and the period drops. The 17th to the 21st is a mixed bag of cross-on winds and moderate swells, but nothing special. The 21st of August has a promising morning with a gentle offshore breeze and a 6ft SW swell, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, the best windows are Friday the 7th morning for the big, powerful stuff, and Wednesday the 12th through Thursday the 13th for the classic, long-period groundswell on the point. Don’t sleep on the 12th – that’s the one to circle.

Rusty.

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