Surf Forecasts:
Inner Kom surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period, SW swell with 8,787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inner Kom in the next 16 days are 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Inner Kom.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once it kicks off, this place is going to fire. The first couple of days are a write-off with messy, choppy conditions and marginal surf, so don’t even bother paddling out on Monday the 20th or Tuesday the 21st morning. The real action starts to build mid-week.
The standout window is absolutely Tuesday the 21st. The morning session is looking like the best on offer. We’re talking a solid 8ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 14 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The wind is glassy, dead calm, which is a massive positive. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined energy is pumping at 2978 (moderate-strong), so there’s plenty of grunt. This is for experienced surfers only, as the size is well over that 8ft mark. The long period means this point and reef setup will be absolutely groomed, with long, clean lines. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
The afternoon of the 21st stays solid with 10ft from the SW and a clean cross-off breeze, but the wind is a bit stronger. Still a great session.
Friday the 24th is another standout. The morning is looking epic – 12ft of SW swell, 14-second period, and a clean moderate offshore wind from the SE. That’s a dream combo. The energy is huge at 5607 (strong). This is expert territory again, but the quality will be world-class. The afternoon holds similar size but the wind turns cross-off, still very clean.
Saturday the 25th is a great follow-up day. You’ll get 6ft of SSW swell shifting to SW, with a moderate offshore wind all day. The energy is still strong (2265 in the morning, 1845 in the afternoon). This is a bit more manageable size, but still powerful. Consistent, clean, and a solid reward after the earlier days.
The surf hangs around through the 26th and 27th, but the wind gets messy, and by the 27th afternoon, a gale-force cross-onshore will blow it right out. The following week (from the 28th July through to the 4th August) is a messy run of huge, blown-out swell, or tiny, weak leftovers. Not worth a paddle.
So, in short: if you’re an experienced surfer, your window is the 21st and the 24th. The 25th is the pick for the slightly smaller, cleaner fun. Don’t bother with the rest.
Stay frothy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sat night, min 12°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the SE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 9 | SW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 471 | 176 | 382 | 2939 | 2802 | 1908 | 1470 | 1271 | 488 | 1378 | 932 | 8787 | 5607 | 4132 | 1623 | 1188 | 1100 | 1131 | 1234 | 1272 | 887 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:44PM1.31m | 8:13AM1.07m | 8:36PM1.19m | 9:20AM1.00m | 9:43PM1.11m | 10:47AM0.97m | 11:05PM1.08m | 12:11PM1.01m | 00:19AM1.11m | 1:10PM1.09m | 1:14AM1.17m | 1:54PM1.18m | 1:57AM1.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:20PM0.39m | 2:13AM0.43m | 2:08PM0.51m | 3:14AM0.51m | 3:12PM0.60m | 4:33AM0.55m | 4:46PM0.64m | 5:57AM0.53m | 6:15PM0.61m | 6:59AM0.47m | 7:15PM0.54m | 7:44AM0.39m | 7:59PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 471 | 176 | 107 | 2939 | 2802 | 1908 | 1470 | 1271 | 488 | 1378 | 932 | 8787 | 5607 | 4132 | 1623 | 1188 | 1100 | 1131 | 1234 | 1272 | 887 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 11 | SSW 16 | W 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SW 19 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 6 | SSW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 163 | 147 | 382 | 39 | 32 | 30 | 72 | 201 | 341 | 130 | 819 | 37 | 35 | 540 | 1196 | 1077 | 745 | 246 | 8 | 279 | 401 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | W 10 | SW 12 | SE 11 | W 9 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | WSW 12 | — | — | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | — | SE 6 | SE 10 | S 11 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 22 | 120 | 244 | 43 | 14 | — | 12 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 264 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 38 | 4 | 21 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 128 | — | — | — | — | 12 | 40 | 56 | 84 | 61 | — | — | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
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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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