Inner Pool surfForecast / Garden Route / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 10 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
18.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 12th May)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Best Surf11AM (Tue 12th May)16ft (5.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 12th May)20ft (6.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Thu morning).

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
5
6
3
3
2
6
3
3
1
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
11
2.5
SW
10
3.5
SW
10
1.9
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
5
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
4
SW
12
4
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
11
2.5
S
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
12
2
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
564
1175
2217
1247
7093
7668
7364
3885
4001
5544
7100
2493
1547
1162
2698
3242
3201
3150
1778
1355
1076
Wind (km/h)
40
WNW
40
W
35
WNW
60
NW
45
W
20
W
25
W
35
WSW
30
W
40
W
25
WSW
15
WNW
0
WNW
10
E
5
WNW
10
WNW
10
SSW
15
W
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
9:47AM1.30m
10:48PM1.49m
11:21AM1.37m
11:54PM1.63m
12:25PM1.50m
00:44AM1.79m
1:14PM1.64m
1:29AM1.94m
1:58PM1.77m
2:12AM2.07m
2:39PM1.88m
2:54AM2.14m
3:21PM1.94m
3:36AM2.16m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.79m
5:29AM0.77m
5:31PM0.70m
6:27AM0.61m
6:26PM0.58m
7:12AM0.44m
7:12PM0.45m
7:52AM0.30m
7:55PM0.33m
8:32AM0.19m
8:36PM0.25m
9:11AM0.12m
9:18PM0.22m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:11
7:13
7:13
7:15
7:15
7:16
7:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
1
2
4
4
16
14
1
3
Temp °C
16
17
12
17
20
18
16
16
16
16
17
15
15
16
15
18
18
17
17
19
17
10
11
3
4
7
11
11
13
11
8
10
11
14
14
13
16
15
17
13
15
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
3.5
SW
10
1.9
SW
13
0.6
S
11
0.3
SE
12
3.5
SW
13
4
SSW
13
3
SSW
12
2.5
SSW
11
2.2
SSW
11
2.5
S
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
14
3
SSW
13
2.3
S
13
2.2
S
12
2
S
12
Energy kJ
564
287
2217
1247
82
23
4586
5027
2493
1547
1162
2698
3242
3201
3150
1778
1355
1076
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
13
0.1
E
10
0.6
SE
10
1.1
S
11
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SW
20
0.8
S
14
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
10
0.9
SW
13
Energy kJ
253
2
67
291
53
5
15
260
69
77
203
218
237
160
290
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
9
0.4
SE
13
0.5
SE
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
2
44
71
31
125
167
127
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
4
2.5
SW
10
0.6
NW
4
0.9
NW
4
4.5
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
5
SW
13
3.5
SW
12
4
SW
12
4
SW
13
4.5
SW
13
1.7
SW
11
Energy kJ
34
1175
16
28
7093
7668
7364
3885
4001
5544
7100
728
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
4
3
5
6
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
43
42
922
553
679
0
0
339
330
337
337
2
0
62
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Garden Route
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
6
9
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
3
6
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
5
6
9
6
9
9
9
8
5
5
5
5
7
6
7
4
5
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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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