Inner Kom surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 16 Apr 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
18.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 5AM. 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 5.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 23) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 23rd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 22nd Apr)16ft (5.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the WNW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
8
6
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
SW
2.4
SW
2.5
SW
2.5
WSW
3
SW
2.5
WSW
2.5
SW
2
WSW
4
WSW
5
WSW
5
WSW
4.5
SW
4
SW
3.5
SW
3
SW
3
SSW
4
SSW
5
SSW
5
S
4
S
2.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)14131211121313811111214141312121315151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3183194218181733223326552452525379261746642813662454084257230355518110581064964192598
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
20
N
25
NW
20
WNW
15
WSW
20
NW
40
NW
35
NW
45
WNW
50
W
40
W
25
W
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
S
35
SE
35
ESE
40
SE
30
ESE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:39PM
1.53
2:50AM
1.71
3:17PM
1.57
3:28AM
1.72
3:56PM
1.57
4:07AM
1.69
4:36PM
1.52
4:50AM
1.59
5:20PM
1.44
5:36AM
1.46
6:10PM
1.33
6:30AM
1.30
7:14PM
1.22
7:42AM
1.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:40PM
0.07
9:10AM
-0.07
9:17PM
0.04
9:47AM
-0.08
9:57PM
0.05
10:27AM
-0.03
10:38PM
0.11
11:09AM
0.06
11:24PM
0.21
11:56AM
0.20
12:17AM
0.34
12:52PM
0.34
1:28AM
0.46
Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise--7:09--7:11--7:11--7:11--7:13--7:13--7:15
Sunset6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:15--6:15--
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--91661-7644---12-----
Temp. °C171715151716171717161516161716171716181717
Feels °C (?)141481212129119741010131315128121015
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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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