Inner Kom Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, it’s Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming our way. We’ve got a solid 16-day window of surf on the cards, but it’s not all going to be pretty. We’re looking at a slow, grovelly start that builds into a solid pulse of power, with a couple of standout days that are worth circling on the calendar. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so bring the hood and booties.

The first real surf on offer hits on Sunday the 9th of August. It’s a pulse of SSW swell at 13ft at Inner Kom (Korcula), but the period is only 12 seconds and the wind is a strong 25 mph cross-off. The energy reading is 7238, which is strong, but the conditions are going to be raw. It's clean, but that wind is howling, making it a tough paddle. Monday the 10th drops down a notch to 10ft in the morning, but the wind is still up there at 25 mph. The afternoon cleans up to a strong offshore at 28 mph, but the swell drops to 6ft and the energy number falls a lot. It looks hard to get into.

Tuesday the 11th is where it starts to feel a bit more human. The wind backs off to a 12 mph offshore in the morning and light offshore in the arvo, and the swell holds around 6ft early, dropping to 4ft later. It’s clean, but the energy is moderate.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Wednesday the 12th is our first standout. The swell fills back in at 6ft in the morning and 7ft in the afternoon, but the big story is the period. We’re talking 18 seconds in the morning and 17 seconds in the afternoon. That’s long-period groundswell, and it’s coming from the SW. The energy jumps up to 2477 and 2800, and with light offshore winds, this is going to be proper. The sets will be powerful and lined up, a real step up from the earlier dribble. This is one for the experienced crew.

Thursday the 13th keeps the power, with 8ft swell and an 18-second period in the morning. The energy is right up there at 4306. But the wind is a moderate cross-off, which might put a bit of texture on the face. The afternoon is still 8ft but the period drops to 17 seconds. This is still a great day, but Wednesday had that lighter wind.

We then get a bit of a downslide from Friday the 14th through to Sunday the 16th. Swell drops to around 6-8ft, but the period slowly decays from 15 seconds down to 13 seconds. The wind also turns cross-onshore and onshore, adding chop and making it messy. The energy readings drop to the 1200-2100 range. It’s surfable, but far from perfect.

Now, keep your eyes on Monday the 17th of August. This is the big one. The morning shows 10ft of WSW swell with a 15-second period, and the wind is completely glassy – 3 mph. The energy is pumping at 4454. This is as good as it gets. The afternoon stays at 10ft, still glassy, and the energy is 3083. Clean, powerful, and the offshore west wind will be holding the faces open. This will be firing.

After that, we settle down a bit. Tuesday the 18th is a smaller, messier day, and by Wednesday the 19th it drops right off with strong winds and poor conditions. Don’t expect much there. The week two outlook gets quieter. Thursday the 20th has a fresh offshore but smaller swell. The following Friday and Saturday only offer knee-to-waist-high dribble. Don’t get too excited.

But hold on, because the forecast is calling for another proper pulse right at the end of the window. Sunday the 23rd and Monday the 24th both show 10ft of SW swell with a 13-15 second period. The energy readings are back up around 3000-3500. It’s a long way out, so treat it with caution, but if it comes together, that will be another solid day. It’s dropping after a good run, so early on the 23rd will be your best bet.

So, there you have it. The standout days are Wednesday the 12th and Monday the 17th. Mark them in. The biggest, most powerful and cleanest surf is on the 17th, so if you can only pick one, make it that one.

Alright, I’m out. Stay salty.

Rusty

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