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Inner Kom Surf Forecast
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Inner Kom surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Saturday 16 May 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Inner Kom surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inner Kom sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 13s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 3.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 16th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 16th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 16th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SE by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | |
1278 | 1083 | 787 | 578 | 876 | 950 | 1159 | 902 | 745 | 528 | 451 | 309 | 180 | 119 | 96 | 168 | 146 | 383 | 511 | 989 | 813 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:57PM1.52m | 3:08AM1.66m | 3:42PM1.54m | 3:55AM1.62m | 4:28PM1.51m | 4:43AM1.54m | 5:17PM1.46m | 5:34AM1.43m | 6:11PM1.39m | 6:31AM1.29m | 7:12PM1.32m | 7:38AM1.17m | 8:23PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:47AM-0.03m | 8:58PM0.10m | 9:30AM-0.04m | 9:45PM0.10m | 10:15AM-0.00m | 10:33PM0.14m | 11:02AM0.08m | 11:26PM0.22m | 11:52AM0.18m | 00:24AM0.31m | 12:48PM0.29m | 1:33AM0.40m | 1:52PM0.39m | 2:54AM0.45m | |||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | S 7 | S 7 | SW 18 | S 7 | SW 16 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 1278 | 1083 | 787 | 578 | 876 | 950 | 1159 | 902 | 745 | 528 | 451 | 309 | 180 | 119 | 79 | 57 | 97 | 383 | 107 | 989 | 813 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 13 | — | S 16 | — | — | S 20 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | S 10 | W 9 |
| kJ | 900 | 544 | 373 | 235 | 184 | 71 | 96 | — | 5 | — | — | 8 | 96 | 54 | 96 | 168 | 146 | 161 | 511 | 8 | 40 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | — | W 13 | WSW 15 | S 13 | SSE 14 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 12 | SE 8 | SW 20 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | ESE 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 4 | — | 3 | 126 | 89 | 62 | 31 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 57 | 54 | 30 | 136 | 32 | 135 | 43 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | S 7 | — | S 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 34 | 39 | 52 | 26 | 35 | 113 | 227 | 521 | 1417 | 1761 | 1285 | 1136 | 410 | 423 | 255 | — | — | 154 | — | 76 | 37 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 286 | 25 | 25 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
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Information about the Inner Kom Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Inner Kom may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Inner Kom, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.
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