Surf Forecasts:
Inner Kom surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, SW swell with 6,245 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s 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 07) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down the Inner Kom forecast.
We’ve got a slow start, so don’t rush out. Wednesday the 5th is a bust – 2.5m SW swell, but a stiff 25 mph NNW wind makes it a total mess. Skip it. Thursday the 6th is still marginal with 12ft WSW swell and cross-off wind, but the quality isn’t there yet.
Friday morning, August 7th is your first big call. 12ft of SW groundswell, period around 14 seconds, and clean offshore winds from the ENE at just 9 mph. The combined energy is pumping hard at 4684. This is rippable, powerful surf for experienced surfers – it’s over 8ft, so leave the foam boards at home. The long period will give you well-spaced, lined-up sets on the reef and point.
Saturday the 8th is still rideable with 12ft SW swell but the wind turns light cross-on. You’ll get waves, but the shine is off.
Then we hit a stretch of garbage from Sunday the 9th to Tuesday the 11th. Winds hit over 30 mph, near-gale strength, with the swell still big but totally blown out. About three days with nothing worth the effort.
Wednesday morning, August 12th is the second real standout. 6ft of SW groundswell with a super long 18-second period, light offshore easterlies at 9 mph, and clean conditions. Energy is moderate at 1953, but the shape and quality will be excellent. This is a classic Inner Kom day – smooth, long lines rolling in.
Thursday the 13th stays clean in the morning with similar 6ft swell.
After that, we’re in a mellow zone from Friday the 14th through Monday the 17th – waist to chest high, mostly cross-on winds. Not bad for a cruise, but nothing special. Tuesday the 18th brings another surge of 12ft SW swell with light offshore wind – again, only for the experienced crew.
By Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th, it’s small and choppy. Done.
Water temp is 59°, a touch cooler than average by about 2°. Nothing crazy.
Crowds pop up here sometimes, so don’t expect solitude on the best mornings.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2614 | 5704 | 3920 | 3716 | 3502 | 4684 | 5363 | 3773 | 2600 | 5345 | 4906 | 4786 | 4450 | 1396 | 534 | 375 | 2709 | 824 | 431 | 1893 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 7:38PM1.32m | 8:18AM1.10m | 8:47PM1.23m | 9:50AM1.05m | 10:22PM1.20m | 11:32AM1.09m | 11:55PM1.25m | 12:49PM1.22m | 1:05AM1.35m | 1:45PM1.37m | 2:00AM1.45m | 2:32PM1.51m | 2:47AM1.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM0.39m | 2:12PM0.48m | 3:28AM0.45m | 3:46PM0.55m | 5:10AM0.43m | 5:36PM0.51m | 6:33AM0.34m | 6:57PM0.39m | 7:32AM0.21m | 7:55PM0.25m | 8:20AM0.10m | 8:44PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — |
 | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:13 | — |
mm | — | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | E 9 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 2614 | 5704 | 3920 | 3716 | 3502 | 4684 | 5363 | 3773 | 2600 | 5345 | 4906 | 6 | 2845 | 1396 | 534 | 375 | 2709 | 824 | 431 | 1893 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | WSW 11 | WSW 10 | SW 24 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 19 | 19 | 9 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 195 | 75 | 39 | 203 | 183 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 28 | SW 10 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 30 | 25 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | — | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 178 | — | — | — | 76 | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | 4786 | 4450 | 800 | 1585 | 1562 | 387 | 619 | 813 | 502 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 349 | 10 | 1 | 52 | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 351 | 920 | 93 | 1309 | 2859 | 32 | 13 | 7 | 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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