Inner Pool surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 SAST
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Inner Pool surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Inner Pool sea temperature is
18.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Inner Pool surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 3,478 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 1st Jun)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 5th Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 5PM (Thu 4th Jun)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the ESE by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sun
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
1.7
S
9
1.5
SSW
13
3.5
SSE
10
4
SE
10
4
SE
10
4
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
12
2.5
SE
12
2.4
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.9
SE
11
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SE
12
1.1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
403
363
445
465
263
724
476
783
2042
2802
3089
3478
2358
2010
2034
1599
1160
930
652
486
386
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
W
25
W
20
SSW
10
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
40
SE
35
SSE
30
SSE
25
WSW
30
W
25
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
NW
15
W
10
W
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
3:52AM1.84m
4:21PM1.73m
4:22AM1.80m
4:54PM1.72m
4:53AM1.76m
5:28PM1.69m
5:27AM1.69m
6:05PM1.66m
6:05AM1.62m
6:46PM1.62m
6:49AM1.53m
7:34PM1.59m
7:44AM1.46m
Low Tide
9:34PM0.48m
10:00AM0.34m
10:07PM0.50m
10:31AM0.35m
10:41PM0.54m
11:03AM0.38m
11:16PM0.59m
11:38AM0.44m
11:56PM0.64m
12:15PM0.50m
00:43AM0.70m
12:58PM0.57m
1:41AM0.74m
1:52PM0.64m
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rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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cloud
light rain
part cloud
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7:28
7:28
7:28
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:31
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5:30
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:29
5:28
5:28
3
5
10
9
7
7
7
5
1
Temp °C
22
24
22
17
18
17
16
15
15
15
14
14
15
14
15
13
14
16
16
12
14
20
22
19
16
14
14
14
10
7
7
6
7
10
8
7
9
12
14
14
8
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SW
12
1.2
SW
11
1.3
SW
11
1.3
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.9
SW
10
1.7
S
9
1.8
S
10
1.5
SSW
12
1.1
SW
12
0.9
SSW
12
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.5
SE
12
2.5
SE
12
2.4
SE
12
2.1
SE
12
1.9
SE
11
1.6
SE
11
1.3
SE
12
1.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
403
363
445
465
263
724
476
593
626
330
239
3059
2358
2010
2034
1599
1160
930
652
486
349
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
E
7
0.6
E
8
0.6
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
1.4
SW
9
1.5
SSW
13
0.1
W
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
11
0.8
SSW
11
0.7
SW
11
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
42
35
41
42
21
21
314
711
2
219
190
151
117
301
215
171
214
293
386
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
E
7
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
E
8
1
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
10
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
8
Energy kJ
116
8
40
20
378
60
122
51
153
71
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.9
WSW
5
2.4
SE
8
3.5
SSE
10
4
SE
10
4
SE
10
4
SE
11
0.5
WNW
3
0.9
WSW
4
Energy kJ
2
2
38
783
2042
2802
3089
3478
6
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
4
3
4
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
78
24
411
62
448
411
419
0
7
7
2
0
24
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
5
4
5
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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