Surf Forecasts:
Inner Kom surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with 3,924 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period with WSW 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. 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 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Kom over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The charts are showing some life for Inner Kom over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of groundswell lining up, but it’s not all going to be clean. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so make sure you’ve got the rubber on. We’re looking at a reef and point set-up that’s fairly consistent, and for a beginner-friendly wave, it holds a lot of appeal.
We kick things off this Saturday morning, the 15th. There’s a 6ft WSW swell rolling in with a 14-second period. The wind is almost nothing – glassy – and the energy is strong, clocking in at 1261. It’s going to be very good out there, a proper clean start. The swell bumps up a touch to 7ft by the afternoon, still glassy and clean, offering up excellent conditions for those with a bit of experience under their belts.
Sunday the 16th is a write-off, to be honest. The wind swings around to the north and cranks up to 16 mph, making it cross-onshore and choppy. The swell is still there at 7ft, but it’s going to be a messy one. Not worth the paddle. Monday the 17th stays a bit on the rough side with cross-onshore winds, even though the swell pushes up to 10ft in the morning. That’s big enough to be expert-only, but the wind is going to make it a battle.
Then we get a good window from Tuesday the 18th through to Thursday the 20th. This is where it starts to get good. The wind goes cross-offshore and clean. Tuesday morning has a 7ft WSW swell with a 12-second period, clean, but a bit of a drop in quality. By Wednesday the 19th, it’s singing. 8ft of SW swell, a 12-second period, and light offshore winds. This is the standout of the first week – excellent waves for experienced surfers. Thursday the 20th continues in the same vein with 8ft and clean conditions.
After that, things get a little more ordinary. Friday the 21st sees the wind go cross-shore, making things a bit jumbled. The swell eases off slightly. The weekend of the 22nd and 23rd isn't great either, with more cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions, and by the 23rd the wind is howling at 22-25 mph. It might be more interesting for the kitesurfers than us.
Now, looking further out, there’s a promising pulse on Monday the 24th. The swell jumps to 8ft from the SSW with a very long 15-second period. The wind is offshore and clean. This is a serious, powerful groundswell. The energy reading is a massive 3015, so you know there’s a lot of water moving. This has the potential to be the pick of the entire run, but it’s a long way out, so treat it as promising but not set in stone. A long-period swell like this will be dead on for a point break like Inner Kom.
The week after that is more of the same – solid swell but with the wind all over the shop. The 26th looks big but blown out with a fresh cross-onshore. There’s a brief chance on the 29th with a 8ft SW swell and light wind, but the conditions look iffy. All in all, the first week holds the most reliable waves, with that Wednesday the 19th and Thursday the 20th being your best bets, and the 24th as the one to watch for the future. Keep an eye on the forecasts as we get closer.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Wed morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1161 | 1652 | 1581 | 1728 | 2602 | 3924 | 2709 | 2245 | 1674 | 1197 | 2715 | 2130 | 1742 | 1702 | 1291 | 1524 | 2207 | 1476 | 1169 | 914 | 763 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 5:05PM1.64m | 5:21AM1.43m | 5:39PM1.55m | 5:56AM1.33m | 6:12PM1.43m | 6:31AM1.21m | 6:47PM1.29m | 7:10AM1.09m | 7:28PM1.15m | 8:04AM0.99m | 8:30PM1.04m | 9:46AM0.92m | 10:24PM0.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:51AM0.05m | 11:22PM0.10m | 11:24AM0.14m | 11:56PM0.19m | 11:56AM0.25m | 00:31AM0.30m | 12:29PM0.38m | 1:08AM0.42m | 1:05PM0.51m | 1:54AM0.54m | 1:55PM0.63m | 3:17AM0.62m | 3:49PM0.70m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 |
1161 | 1652 | 1581 | 1728 | 2602 | 3924 | 2709 | 2245 | 1674 | 1197 | 2715 | 2130 | 1742 | 1702 | 1291 | 1524 | 2207 | 1476 | 1169 | 914 | 595 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | WSW 7 | SE 4 | ESE 10 | — | — | — | WSW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
100 | 57 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | 211 | 305 | 837 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 191 | 763 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | E 10 | E 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 5 |
16 | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 65 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 49 | 9 | — | 3 | 21 | 157 | 100 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 10 | 32 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 411 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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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.
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