Inner Kom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers – Rusty here takin' a long hard look at the cards for the next couple of weeks. The only spot on the radar is Inner Kom, and it's a bit of a mixed bag. We're in for a real slow start, and then some big, wild, and potentially dangerous conditions roll in. Let's get into it.

For the first few days, it's lean. The surf is small, but the wind is ripping, making it tough to enjoy. The water is a bit chillier than normal for this time of year, sitting at 58°, about two and a half degrees colder than usual, so you'll feel it.

Monday the 24th is a write-off. We’ve got a 6-foot swell from the WSW at 11 seconds, but it's crossed-up by a 15 mph SE wind. The energy is moderate (950), but the conditions are just messy. Afternoon drops to 4 feet. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday the 25th sees a jump in size, with a 8-foot SW swell in the morning, period pushing up to 14 seconds. The energy is getting strong (2549), but that 22 mph SE wind is frustrating. It's clean, but the wind is so strong it’s a battle. The swell is a bit too big for beginners, and the wind is a lot for anyone.

Wednesday the 26th is a glimmer of hope. The morning has a 5-foot WSW swell with a 19 mph offshore breeze from the ESE. The afternoon is the real standout for the first week: 4 feet from the WSW, 12-second period, and a light 12 mph offshore wind from the ESE. This is the cleanest window of the early period. The energy is moderate (1012), but the conditions are lovely. This is a sneaky good session.

After that, it gets messy again. Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th are a mix of onshore and light offshore winds, but the swell is small and inconsistent. There's a nice little window Friday afternoon with a 4-foot, 14-second period WSW swell and light offshore winds, giving you a couple of clean, long-period lines.

The real story unfolds from the 30th of August. Sunday the 30th brings a solid 10 to 12-foot swell from the WSW, but the wind is a strong 22 mph cross-off. The energy is very strong (3331), but it's a big, raw ocean. That's expert territory.

Now, Monday the 31st is the best call on offer. The morning session is it. We’ve got an 8-foot swell from the WSW at 12 seconds, with almost no wind – just a slight air. The energy is strong (1966), and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is a clean, powerful, and very promising window. You’ll want a bigger board for the paddle out, but the sets will be worth it.

The following week is a wild ride. A massive pulse hits on the 2nd of September. We’re talking 20 to 21 feet of raw WSW swell, but the wind is a howling 37 mph onshore. Totally blown out. The energy is monstrous (12,837 to 16,006), but it’s a washout for surfing. This setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers.

The swell drops a bit on the 3rd of September, with a 16-foot, 16-second period SSW groundswell. The wind is light, but cross-shore. The energy is extreme (17,108), but the conditions are marginal. The period is so long (16 seconds) that it will be breaking straight at the beach, so it’s best to look for a point or reef setup. Inner Kom is a reef and point, so it might handle it, but with that size and power, it's only for experts.

The rest of the first week of September is a mix of big, wind-affected swell and then a drop-off. The 5th and 6th have some 10-foot to 8-foot swell, but with strong cross-off winds. The 7th and 8th see the swell drop to 5 feet, but the wind is screaming offshore at 34 mph, making it nearly impossible to paddle into anything.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a slow grind with one clean window on Wednesday the 26th. The real standout for the whole outlook is Monday the 31st of August morning. That's the session to circle. The second week is dominated by a big, dangerous swell train that will test your cojones and your equipment. Be smart out there.

Rusty.

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