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Inner Pool surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
19.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (Apr 25) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Inner Pool in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 25th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 28th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Inner Pool over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the W by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Fri 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 | |
222 | 230 | 127 | 159 | 83 | 230 | 1101 | 1984 | 2507 | 4219 | 4457 | 3579 | 2770 | 2367 | 1672 | 821 | 545 | 1634 | 3907 | 2747 | 2392 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:39PM1.47m | 11:25AM1.37m | 00:06AM1.59m | 12:40PM1.48m | 1:01AM1.73m | 1:27PM1.59m | 1:42AM1.85m | 2:04PM1.69m | 2:16AM1.93m | 2:37PM1.76m | 2:48AM1.98m | 3:07PM1.81m | 3:16AM2.00m | 3:35PM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:39AM0.79m | 5:51PM0.74m | 6:48AM0.65m | 6:49PM0.63m | 7:32AM0.52m | 7:30PM0.53m | 8:06AM0.43m | 8:03PM0.45m | 8:34AM0.36m | 8:31PM0.39m | 9:00AM0.31m | 8:58PM0.35m | 9:25AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — |
 | 5:58 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 29 | 25 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
23 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SW 11 | SW 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 11 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
 kJ | 222 | 230 | 127 | 159 | 75 | 76 | 45 | 49 | 18 | 2744 | 4457 | 3579 | 2770 | 2367 | 1672 | 821 | 359 | 1634 | 3907 | 2747 | 2392 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 167 | 150 | 119 | 69 | 83 | 21 | 30 | 50 | 31 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 136 | 150 | 545 | 214 | 85 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 16 | SW 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 35 | 20 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 80 | 108 | 17 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 230 | 1101 | 1984 | 2507 | 4219 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 114 | 421 | 330 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 62 |
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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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