Outer Kom Surf Forecast

/ Cape Town (69 surf breaks) /

South Africa (273 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (34.14° S 18.32° E)

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Outer Kom surfForecast / Cape Town / South Africa

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Saturday 13 Sep 2025 SAST

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

Today's Outer Kom sea temperature is 15.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Outer Kom this week:

The surf forecast for Outer Kom over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 5.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Outer Kom in the next 12 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (SAST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	5AM (Tue 16th Sep)	18ft (5.5m) 12s
Best Surf	5AM (Tue 16th Sep)	18ft (5.5m) 12s
Most Powerful	5AM (Tue 16th Sep)	18ft (5.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Outer Kom over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, strong winds from the WNW by Mon night).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	1	0	3	4	3	3	2	0	0	0	3	3	3	2	2	2	1	1	2	1	3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	WSW	WSW	WSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSW	S
Period(s) (?)	13	16	14	14	13	13	12	11	12	12	11	11	12	12	11	11	10	12	11	10	11
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	1783	4288	4139	2380	1659	1060	1685	2386	6350	5584	3665	1881	2239	1805	1126	763	458	819	566	170	351
Wind (km/h)	SE	SSE	SSE	S	SW	NW	NNW	NW	W	SW	SW	S	S	SSW	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- on	cross	cross- on	on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- on	on
High Tide / height (m)		7:08PM 1.28		7:53AM 1.09		8:29PM 1.12	9:46AM 1.02		10:34PM 1.07	11:42AM 1.10		12:10AM 1.14	12:48PM 1.23		1:07AM 1.25	1:32PM 1.36		1:48AM 1.34		2:06PM 1.47	2:22AM 1.41
Low Tide / height (m)	12:46PM 0.39		1:36AM 0.42	1:58PM 0.53		3:13AM 0.53		4:10PM 0.60		5:18AM 0.51	6:04PM 0.52		6:34AM 0.41	7:06PM 0.39		7:21AM 0.30	7:48PM 0.27		7:57AM 0.21		8:22PM 0.18

	Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19
Sunrise	6:48	-	-	6:48	-	-	6:47	-	-	6:45	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:41	-	-	6:41	-	-
Sunset	-	6:36	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:37	-	-	6:38	-	-	6:38	-	-	6:39	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	15	15	15	14	15	14	14	15	16	14	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	14	15	15
Feels °C (?)	10	10	10	12	14	12	10	8	9	8	8	8	10	9	9	10	9	8	12	13	13

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Cape Town

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Outer Kom (calm at Shoebury Heights wx 17 km from Outer Kom). 1.9m 13s groundswell from the SW with a 0.5m 18s long period groundswell from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 19 minutes ago Outer Kom

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17 km away, 1 h 19 min ago

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15.9

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Information about the Outer Kom Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Outer Kom provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Outer Kom can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Outer Kom 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 (Outer Kom) 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 Outer Kom 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Cape Town? If you are looking for accommodation near Outer Kom, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Cape Town, consider staying in Cape Town which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Cape Town where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Robben Island which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Bellville, Stellenbosch and Kayamnandi.