Inner Kom surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 25 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
18.1° 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) 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 2.5m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 30th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, calm by Thu night).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
0
1
4
5
4
4
3
4
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
1.8
W
8
2.1
WSW
7
3.5
SW
11
2.5
WSW
10
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
10
2.3
S
11
2.5
S
12
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
1.3
SW
13
1
SW
10
0.9
SSW
14
3
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
2.2
SW
11
2
WSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
428
432
2604
1269
991
1048
1242
2210
213
162
519
216
321
4757
4638
2497
1730
1197
1130
890
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
WNW
30
WSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
25
SSE
30
SE
30
ESE
20
ESE
30
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
0
E
5
N
10
WNW
10
NW
0
WNW
5
SW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross
High Tide
11:37PM1.25m
12:12PM1.16m
00:30AM1.34m
1:00PM1.24m
1:11AM1.42m
1:38PM1.31m
1:45AM1.47m
2:12PM1.37m
2:17AM1.50m
2:42PM1.40m
2:47AM1.51m
3:12PM1.42m
3:17AM1.49m
3:42PM1.41m
Low Tide
6:09AM0.40m
6:16PM0.40m
6:58AM0.30m
7:02PM0.33m
7:36AM0.21m
7:39PM0.28m
8:09AM0.15m
8:12PM0.24m
8:38AM0.12m
8:43PM0.23m
9:07AM0.11m
9:13PM0.22m
9:35AM0.12m
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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7:16
7:18
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
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6:12
6:10
6:09
6:08
6:07
6:07
6:06
6:05
8
5
6
Temp °C
17
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
16
16
14
16
16
16
17
17
16
17
17
17
18
14
10
11
8
9
9
10
9
10
9
10
11
10
13
14
15
15
16
17
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WSW
10
0.5
W
9
0.4
SW
14
0.1
NW
12
2.5
WSW
10
2.2
S
10
2.2
S
10
2.3
S
11
2.5
S
12
2.4
SSE
12
2.2
SSE
12
1.3
SW
13
1.5
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
12
3
SSW
17
3.5
SSW
14
2.5
SSW
13
2.3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
2.2
SW
11
2
WSW
11
Energy kJ
154
43
74
6
1269
951
1048
1242
2210
1674
1247
519
711
341
4757
4638
2497
1730
1197
1130
890
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
NW
12
2
S
10
2
WSW
11
1.6
SW
11
1.3
SW
10
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.9
SW
10
0.6
SW
14
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.8
WSW
12
0.8
WSW
12
0.1
W
21
1.1
S
12
1.1
S
11
Energy kJ
41
76
21
6
771
991
551
335
200
213
157
158
216
278
151
41
196
180
9
333
295
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SW
15
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SSE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.1
W
21
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
WSW
18
Energy kJ
25
23
6
6
11
5
34
39
87
162
103
161
321
68
23
9
70
124
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
4
1.8
W
8
2.1
WSW
7
3.5
SW
11
1.4
SE
5
2.2
SSE
12
1.1
SE
5
0.6
SSE
4
Energy kJ
44
428
432
2604
98
1313
57
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
5
4
4
3
4
3
Distance (km)
32
11
23
162
162
162
1
4
52
3
0
79
48
4
1
0
0
10
10
0
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Town
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
4
4
4
3
4
5
4
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
5
6
6
4
4
4
4
6
6
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
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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