Surf Forecasts:
Inner Kom surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 3,091 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Inner Kom.
We’ve got a good stretch of waves starting this Friday, July 10th. It opens with a 2.5m SSW swell, but the strong SE wind will make it a bit rough. The real highlight is the weekend. Saturday morning, July 11th, brings a clean 2.1m SSW swell with a fresh offshore breeze – that’s a proper session. The wave energy is strong, around 1363, so you’ll feel the power. This is a reef and point set-up, so that 12-second groundswell will wrap in nicely, offering some long, lined-up waves. Water temp is about average for this time of year.
By Sunday, July 12th, the swell drops to 1.3m, but the wind stays offshore and clean. It’s a moderate breeze, not glassy, but the waves will be well-shaped. The energy is moderate (548) and the period drops to 11 seconds, so it’s a fun, easy wave for a beginner-friendly spot. Expect some company here at times – it can get a little crowded.
The absolute standout in this whole run is Saturday, July 18th. The afternoon delivers a clean 4.0m WSW swell, with a moderate offshore breeze, and combined energy at a massive 6475. That’s a serious amount of power. This is for experienced surfers only – a big, strong groundswell with a 14-second period, perfect for this reef. It’s going to be a special day.
After that, there’s a bit of a lull, but then we get a huge build-up. The 24th of July, Friday morning, is absolutely enormous. An 8.5m WSW swell, glassy wind, and a combined energy of 31715. That’s a monster. But the thing is, this break is simply too big at that size. It’s a warning, not a go. The next morning, July 25th, is still huge at 4.5m and glassy, but again, it’s right on the edge of being too much for this spot.
Between the big weekend and the big end, there’s a few days from the 20th to the 23rd where the wind is onshore and messy, making conditions poor. You’ll want to sit those ones out.
So, the best bet? Get on the Saturday morning, July 11th, for a clean, solid 2.1m swell, or if you’re an expert, mark the 18th of July afternoon for a proper heavy session. The stuff at the end of the month is a spectacle to watch, not to paddle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 10 | SW 16 | W 10 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2230 | 1805 | 1390 | 1240 | 729 | 665 | 394 | 296 | 214 | 125 | 81 | 127 | 159 | 146 | 190 | 264 | 1415 | 3091 | 2386 | 1885 | 1180 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:40AM1.15m | 11:57PM1.34m | 12:49PM1.24m | 1:04AM1.41m | 1:48PM1.35m | 2:02AM1.49m | 2:40PM1.46m | 2:54AM1.54m | 3:27PM1.55m | 3:42AM1.56m | 4:12PM1.61m | 4:28AM1.54m | 4:55PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:36PM0.45m | 6:34AM0.27m | 6:51PM0.37m | 7:35AM0.17m | 7:53PM0.26m | 8:27AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.10m | 9:58AM0.00m | 10:25PM0.08m | 10:40AM0.02m | 11:11PM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 7:52 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 2230 | 1805 | 1390 | 1240 | 729 | 665 | 394 | 296 | 214 | 126 | 81 | 127 | 121 | 146 | 102 | 154 | 1415 | 3091 | 2386 | 1885 | 1180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | SW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | SSW 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 17 | W 9 | SW 10 | ESE 10 | — | — | E 11 |
| kJ | 37 | 82 | 136 | 116 | 178 | 163 | 114 | 81 | 69 | 125 | 82 | 58 | 62 | 42 | 190 | 95 | 217 | 18 | — | — | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 20 | W 12 | WSW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 9 | SW 16 | SW 12 | WSW 4 | SW 16 | W 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 7 | 172 | 28 | 40 | 35 | 34 | 46 | 25 | 49 | 159 | 51 | 8 | 264 | 113 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 165 | 266 | 278 | 284 | 247 | 220 | 335 | 276 | 128 | 136 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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).
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