Inner Kom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way. The main show is all at Inner Kom, a reef and point setup. The early part of the week is a bit of a write-off, but hold tight, because there’s some serious groundswell building into the second week.

First off, the water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much bang on average for late July – nothing to complain about there.

We’re starting Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th with a big, angry ocean. Swell's pushing 8ft to 12ft from the SW, but the wind is a solid 28 mph from the SE, making it a cross-off mess. It’s clean in the sense the wind is off the land, but it’s a strong breeze and the surf is poor. Not worth paddling out for. The combined wave energy is massive, 4700 to 7091, but it’s just raw power with no shape.

Wednesday the 29th morning is where it starts to get interesting. The swell drops to a much friendlier 6ft from the SW, period still a solid 13 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell. The wind backs right off to a light 6 mph from the ENE, making it a clean cross-off. This is a very good session for the intermediate surfer. The energy is moderate (1162), but the conditions are sweet.

Thursday the 30th morning is another gem. Similar story: 5ft SW swell, light offshore from the ESE at 6 mph, clean as a whistle. The energy is a bit lower (809), but that’s a fun, cruisy size for the reef. This is a standout window for the week.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August keep the good vibes going. Friday has 4ft to 4ft from the SW, light offshore, clean. Saturday morning is 5ft from the SW with a slight air, and Saturday afternoon goes glassy with a southerly breeze. That afternoon glass-off is a real treat.

Sunday the 2nd gets messy again with a cross-onshore wind, so not worth it.

Now, here’s the big one. Monday the 3rd of August morning is excellent for experienced surfers. The swell is 5ft from the SW, but the period is 14 seconds, and it’s glassy. The energy is strong (1904), and the reef will be handling that long period beautifully. This is a top pick.

Then the big boys arrive. Tuesday the 4th of August morning sees a 13ft swell from the WSW, but it’s a bit bumpy with a cross-shore wind. Wednesday the 5th of August morning is massive: 13ft from the SW with a 15-second period, and the energy is a staggering 10203. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore, so it’s going to be lumpy and powerful. This is for experts only. If you’re not solid, stay on the beach. Thursday the 6th is still big but gets messy with stronger cross-onshore winds.

After that, it tapers off. Friday the 7th and Saturday the 8th have strong offshore winds and 10ft to 12ft swell, but it’s a real battle to paddle into. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are blown out with rain showers and strong winds.

Finally, Tuesday the 11th of August morning brings a reprieve: 5ft from the SW, clean with a gentle cross-off breeze, and excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is moderate (1415), and it’s a fine way to close out the run.

The standout is absolutely Monday the 3rd of August morning for the glassy, long-period groundswell at a manageable size. The big Wednesday the 5th swell is a spectacle for the experienced crew, but the conditions are compromised.

Rusty.

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