Surf Forecasts:
Inner Kom surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 5,001 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. 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 3.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet. We’re talkin’ Inner Kom, a reef and point break that gets a decent amount of swell. Water temp’s about 60°, pretty average for this time of year, nothin’ to write home about.
The whole picture starts small and glassy, then builds into some serious size, but there’s a few rough days mixed in. Sunday the 12th sees waves around 4 feet from the SSW with an 11-second period and a light offshore from the ESE, keepin’ it clean. Energy’s moderate (548). Monday the 13th drops right down to 3 feet, but it’s dead glass all day – perfect for a log.
Tuesday the 14th is a dud with onshore wind. Wednesday the 15th picks up: morning around 5 feet but cross-onshore wind makes it ugly. By the afternoon, you got 10 feet from the SW with a 15-second period and strong energy (4683), but the wind is side-shore, so it’s lumpy and tough to ride. That’s a long-period groundswell, which can run a bit straight on the point.
Thursday the 16th holds 8 feet in the morning, droppin’ to 8 feet, but winds are cross-onshore or onshore – messy. Friday the 17th is the first real highlight: a solid 8 feet of SSW swell with a fresh offshore blowing 20-25 mph from the SE, keepin’ it really clean. Energy’s high (1585-1921). It’s big enough for experienced surfers only, but the wind makes it a standout session. Saturday the 18th is a letdown with side and onshore winds.
But the real prize is Monday the 21st of July. Morning brings 11-12 feet from the SW with a gentle offshore from the ESE, and the afternoon pumps up to even more energy (5265) with a moderate offshore. That’s excellent, powerful surf for the experts. Tuesday the 22nd is just as good early: 11-12 feet of SSW swell, 14-second period, glassy wind, and energy over 5000. That’s a proper groundswell day – clean, strong, and likely uncrowded if you get out early.
The 23rd gets blown out by strong winds, but the 24th cleans up again with a strong offshore from the SE and 10-11 feet of SW swell, though paddlin’ out will be a fight. The 25th is a gem: Saturday morning has 10 feet and glassy conditions, then the afternoon jumps to a massive 15 feet from the WSW with energy over 10,000 – expert only, but if you’re that good, it’s unreal. The 26th starts with 15 feet and clean cross-off winds.
Bottom line, the best days are Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd – consistent, clean, and powerful but not out of control. For the daring, the 25th and 26th offer huge, glassy sets but only for the brave. Keep your wits about you.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 394 | 302 | 218 | 125 | 105 | 209 | 162 | 153 | 132 | 1230 | 4607 | 4254 | 2417 | 1791 | 2538 | 1585 | 1921 | 1683 | 1659 | 1034 | 520 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:48PM1.35m | 2:02AM1.49m | 2:40PM1.46m | 2:54AM1.54m | 3:27PM1.55m | 3:42AM1.56m | 4:12PM1.61m | 4:28AM1.54m | 4:55PM1.62m | 5:11AM1.48m | 5:37PM1.59m | 5:54AM1.39m | 6:19PM1.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:53PM0.26m | 8:27AM0.09m | 8:48PM0.17m | 9:14AM0.03m | 9:38PM0.10m | 9:58AM0.00m | 10:25PM0.08m | 10:40AM0.02m | 11:11PM0.10m | 11:20AM0.07m | 11:55PM0.16m | 12:00PM0.16m | 00:39AM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 10 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SE 7 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 394 | 302 | 102 | 125 | 105 | 209 | 162 | 153 | 132 | 1230 | 4607 | 4254 | 2417 | 1791 | 2538 | 1585 | 1921 | 1683 | 1659 | 1034 | 557 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 10 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 17 | SW 11 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 10 | SSE 9 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 114 | 81 | 218 | 35 | 65 | 58 | 62 | 45 | 107 | 187 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | 165 | 520 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 10 | S 10 | W 9 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SSE 12 | W 11 |
| kJ | 40 | 35 | 69 | 67 | 40 | 49 | 84 | 37 | 23 | 76 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 271 | 57 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | — |
| kJ | 313 | 181 | 216 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 103 | 202 | 156 | 102 | 120 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 10 |
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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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