Inner Kom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

The swell window is open straight away, but we’ve got to work for it. The first few days are a bit of a mission with some serious wind, but the second half of the week shapes up real nice, and there’s some serious size on the horizon for the dedicated surfers. We’re looking at a solid run of groundswell from the SW, and the water temp is sitting at 59.7°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Tuesday, July 28th, but don’t get too excited. The breeze is howling out of the ESE at 31 mph, a near gale offshore. The swell is a chunky 8.2 ft from the SW, with a solid 14-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 2667. It’s clean, but paddling out is going to be a proper fight. This is for the locals who know the channel. The same goes for Tuesday afternoon, 7.9 ft SW, still a strong offshore at 28 mph. It’s a workout, not a wave session.

Wednesday the 29th is where it starts to turn. Morning brings a lighter 9 mph offshore breeze from the E, and the swell drops to a much more manageable 5.9 ft from the SW, 13-second period, energy at 1162. This is proper fun, clean surf. The afternoon gets a bit tricky with a light cross-shore from the SSW, making it choppy, so get on it early.

Thursday the 30th is a gem. Morning has a slight air from the E, practically glassy, with a clean 5.2 ft SW swell at 13 seconds (821 energy). The afternoon holds up nicely too, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSE, keeping it clean on the 4.9 ft SW swell. This is the pick of the early week.

Friday the 31st and Saturday the 1st of August are all about the glassy conditions. Friday morning is dead glassy with a 4.3 ft SW swell, 12-second period (484 energy), perfect for a longboard or a cruiser. Saturday is even better, with glassy conditions all day, a 4.3 ft WSW swell on the morning and a 3.9 ft SW in the afternoon. If you want to just enjoy the ocean, this is your window.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a write-off. A moderate cross-onshore from the NNW messes up the 4.3 ft swell. It’s choppy and lumpy. Have a sleep-in.

Now, here’s the standout. Monday, August 3rd. The swell jumps back up to 8.2 ft from the SW, with a very long 15-second period, and the energy is booming at 3051. The wind is a light, clean cross-offshore from the SE. This is what we wait for. It’s sizeable, so it’s for the crew who are confident, but the conditions are exceptional. The morning is the absolute peak, with "excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers" noted. The afternoon is still a solid 9.8 ft, but the wind picks up a bit. Get the morning session.

Tuesday the 4th is another cracker. Glassy conditions, a 6.9 ft SW swell, 12-second period (1322 energy). The wind is dead calm. It’s a dream.

The following week from the 5th of August, it gets proper big. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are blown out by strong cross-onshore winds, but the swell is huge (9.8 ft to 11.5 ft SW). This is kite-surfing territory, not a fun paddle session.

Friday the 7th of August is where the big-swell crew will be in their element. 13.1 ft SW swell, 15-second period, and a fresh offshore wind from the SE. The energy is a massive 7477. It’s clean, but it’s dangerous. Experts only. The same theme continues for the weekend, with 9.8 ft and 8.2 ft swells and clean offshore winds.

Then we get to the megaswell. Sunday, August 9th. The finder is screaming about this one. A 21.3 ft SW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy is 23829. It’s so big, the forecast says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. It’s an absolute monster. If you’re not a pro, stay on the beach. Even with offshore winds, this is a survival mission.

The run continues into the second week with solid, clean conditions, but the size remains massive. Monday the 10th is still a 19.7 ft SW swell, Tuesday the 11th drops to a more manageable 7.5 ft from the S, and Wednesday the 12th is a glassy 9.8 ft SW. The first week’s Wednesday and Thursday are the best for the average surfer; the second week is for the chargers.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re looking for a clean, fun wave you can actually handle, get on it Wednesday the 29th of July through Saturday the 1st of August. If you’re a seasoned sur

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