Inner Kom surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 12 Apr 2026 SAST
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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
19.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Sunday (Apr 12) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inner Kom in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sun 12th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 16th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 15th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, strong winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
0
2
3
5
6
5
3
2
0
0
0
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
1.4
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.4
SW
1.8
SW
1.8
SW
2.4
WSW
2.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
4
WSW
4
SW
3.5
SW
2.4
WSW
2.5
SW
1.7
SW
1.7
SSW
0.9
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.8
WSW
1.4
WSW
Period(s) (?)121111101413131614141616141313121115131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)65048829321275811271028264727214794913870195115199922708056693821045965569
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
S
15
SE
10
SE
15
S
10
SSW
15
NW
20
NW
15
W
15
SW
15
SSW
25
SE
5
NE
10
WSW
20
W
35
NW
40
NW
35
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
oncross-
on
crossoffglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunrise7:05--7:07--7:07--7:09--7:09--7:09--7:11--
Sunset-6:27--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22--6:21--6:20-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------3-------11221
Temp. °C192019182019192020181817161818171718171616
Feels °C (?)18191818191818171713151413161712911121213
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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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