Surf Forecasts:
Inner Kom surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 2,686 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period with SW 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 11s 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 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 22nd Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s check out what Inner Kom is serving up.
The action starts Friday morning, August 21st. You’ve got a clean 7ft swell from the SW, with a southeast offshore breeze. The wave energy is sitting at 947 – a solid moderate push. This is a reef and point break, and for a beginner-friendly spot, it’s looking pretty welcoming. Water temp is about average for the time of year.
Friday afternoon and Saturday are a bit of a write-off with onshore and cross-onshore winds messing with the surface. But Sunday morning, August 23rd, is the real deal. Clean 7ft from the WSW, a light offshore breeze from the SE, and the energy jumps to 1896 – that’s a strong push. The period is 13 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell. For a point and reef setup, that’s going to reel off smooth. This is the best session of the first week. It’s for experienced surfers at that size though.
Monday and Tuesday stay clean but aren’t as exciting. Tuesday morning, August 25th, has a big 8ft SW groundswell with a 14-second period and energy at 2450 – that’s strong. Expert territory. The wind is a fresh breeze, cross-offshore, so it’s clean but heavy.
We get another nice clean window Wednesday morning, August 26th – offshore breeze, 5ft, energy at 848. Not a standout, but a fun, clean option. Thursday afternoon, August 27th, brings back some quality with a 4ft S swell, 13-second period, and energy of 1017. Clean and glassy with a gentle breeze.
Then there’s a bit of a lull with messy cross-onshore winds through Friday and Saturday, August 28th and 29th. But Saturday afternoon, the 29th, fires back up. A solid 8ft WSW groundswell, 13 seconds, and energy at 2363 – strong. The wind goes cross-offshore from the SSW, so it’s clean. Another one for the experienced crew.
Sunday the 30th and Monday the 31st are smaller and windier, nothing special. Tuesday, September 1st morning is a real treat – glassy conditions, a 5ft SW groundswell with a 13-second period, and energy at 689. That’s gentle, clean, and perfect for a long, cruisy session.
Looking way ahead, Thursday, September 3rd is absolutely massive. Morning shows an 18ft WSW groundswell with a 15-second period – very long period – and energy at 12242. That’s extremely strong. Offshore winds, clean. This is exceptional but only for experts. Friday the 4th is similar, still huge and clean. Saturday the 5th drops to 10ft but the wind goes cross-shore and messy.
So, the standout is Sunday morning, August 23rd – clean, long-period groundswell, great energy, and offshore wind. For the big-wave crew, Thursday, September 3rd is the one to watch, but it’s a long way out and forecasts can shift.
There’s surf nearly every day here. A few rough patches, but Inner Kom is a reliable spot.
Stay stoked.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1610 | 947 | 458 | 392 | 534 | 947 | 1048 | 1599 | 1694 | 1338 | 876 | 376 | 2424 | 2450 | 1838 | 1077 | 648 | 485 | 593 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:30PM1.04m | 9:46AM0.92m | 10:24PM0.98m | 11:55AM0.96m | 00:06AM1.03m | 12:59PM1.06m | 1:02AM1.13m | 1:37PM1.18m | 1:41AM1.24m | 2:08PM1.31m | 2:13AM1.33m | 2:37PM1.42m | 2:44AM1.41m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:17AM0.62m | 3:49PM0.70m | 5:32AM0.61m | 6:07PM0.66m | 6:46AM0.52m | 7:07PM0.56m | 7:27AM0.41m | 7:45PM0.45m | 7:59AM0.31m | 8:17PM0.34m | 8:27AM0.21m | 8:46PM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — |
 | 6:19 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1610 | 947 | 458 | 392 | 534 | 947 | 1048 | 1599 | 1694 | 1338 | 876 | 376 | 2424 | 2450 | 1838 | 1077 | 648 | 485 | 593 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 10 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | SSW 11 | — | — | SSW 13 | SW 10 | W 11 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 310 | 291 | 214 | 26 | 687 | 297 | — | — | 66 | 316 | 154 | — | 84 | 149 | 158 | 202 | 140 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 14 | — | — | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 14 | — | — | — | — | SSW 15 | W 21 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 81 | — | — | 195 | — | — | — | — | 214 | — | — | — | — | 42 | 9 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 56 | 40 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 99 | 157 | 282 | 413 | 334 | 285 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 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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