Inner Pool Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.17° S 22.14° E

Inner Pool Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Inner Pool sea temperature is
16.1° C
0.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 3,929 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Inner Pool in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 20th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
0
0
2
2
1
3
2
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.1
SSW
12
1.8
SSW
12
1.6
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
11
1.7
SSW
11
1.6
SSW
12
2
SSW
11
1.9
SW
12
1.3
SW
13
1.6
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.4
SW
11
1.3
SSW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.4
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.1
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3929
2598
1277
905
628
571
650
674
974
1047
560
742
549
455
706
1387
940
1080
647
605
291
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SSE
5
NNE
15
E
20
E
5
W
25
WSW
20
SW
10
SW
10
E
15
ESE
5
E
10
S
10
SSE
10
ENE
20
E
25
E
10
ENE
15
NNE
5
ESE
5
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross
glassy
on
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
High Tide
8:40PM1.40m
9:29AM1.22m
10:37PM1.31m
12:25PM1.25m
00:40AM1.37m
1:35PM1.41m
1:36AM1.50m
2:11PM1.56m
2:13AM1.63m
2:40PM1.71m
2:43AM1.75m
3:06PM1.84m
3:12AM1.86m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.84m
3:04AM0.94m
3:19PM0.99m
5:51AM0.94m
6:21PM0.98m
7:12AM0.81m
7:30PM0.85m
7:52AM0.67m
8:08PM0.71m
8:22AM0.53m
8:38PM0.57m
8:50AM0.41m
9:07PM0.45m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:04
6:05
6:05
6:06
6:07
6:07
6:07
 mm
Temp °C
14
15
13
14
14
14
16
18
16
15
15
14
15
15
13
15
16
19
29
33
24
Feels °C
13
13
12
11
11
11
11
12
15
14
13
14
14
14
13
12
12
16
25
29
21
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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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