Inner Pool Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.17° S 22.14° E

Inner Pool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Inner Pool sea temperature is
15.8°C
1.0° 

Inner Pool surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Inner Pool surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,582 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Inner Pool this week:

The surf forecast for Inner Pool over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inner Pool in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sun 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 25th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 26th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night).

Sunday
20
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Tuesday
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Friday
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SW
13
1.6
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13
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12
0.9
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12
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7
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8
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12
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9
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14
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12
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12
1.3
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11
1.3
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12
1.8
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15
1.9
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1200
821
572
324
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479
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286
199
181
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341
703
585
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414
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Wind (km/h)
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10
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5
ESE
15
ESE
30
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10
ENE
10
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15
NE
5
WSW
10
NE
10
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10
E
15
ESE
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10
NE
20
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5
NNW
15
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50
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High Tide
12:02PM1.27m
00:17AM1.31m
1:08PM1.44m
1:13AM1.46m
1:39PM1.61m
1:47AM1.62m
2:05PM1.78m
2:16AM1.76m
2:31PM1.93m
2:44AM1.89m
2:58PM2.06m
3:13AM1.99m
3:26PM2.17m
3:42AM2.05m
Low Tide
6:19PM1.02m
6:39AM0.86m
7:13PM0.86m
7:19AM0.71m
7:44PM0.69m
7:49AM0.56m
8:12PM0.53m
8:17AM0.43m
8:39PM0.37m
8:44AM0.31m
9:07PM0.25m
9:12AM0.23m
9:36PM0.17m
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Information about the Inner Pool Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Inner Pool provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Inner Pool can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Inner Pool 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 Pool) 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 Pool 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.

Inner Pool is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Mossel Bay. If you plan a holiday in Garden Route, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mossel Bay. Mossel Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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