Kommetjie
South Africa · Southern Africa
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 2.4m SSW
Wind: 17 km/h SSW (cross-onshore)
Beach faces: W
Cross-onshore wind. Wave faces are getting chopped up, conditions are average.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:42Expected crowds
Prediction model v17amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 17°C water.
- Larger swell averaging 2.9 m. Step-up board or gun.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
4.0m swell at 9s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 17°C.
AI-generated summary for Kommetjie. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Kommetjie
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 9am (score: 33). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Kommetjie.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Kommetjie
Kommetjie, focusing on breaks like Inner Kom and Outer Kom, features highly exposed, heavy-water reef breaks on the Cape Peninsula of South Africa. The bathymetry comprises a deep, jagged granite reef heavily carpeted in dense kelp forests. This formidable structure intercepts raw, unattenuated south-westerly groundswells tracking up from the deep Southern Ocean. When the swell encounters the reef ledge, it pitches abruptly into a massive, heavily plunging left-hand wall. A south-easterly wind provides the optimal offshore conditions, grooming the chaotic Atlantic surface. Due to the immense hydraulic power, the unforgiving nature of the granite base, the thick kelp dragging on leashes, and the freezing, heavily shark-populated marine environment, Kommetjie is strictly reserved for advanced surfers. The wave demands decisive, steep take-offs and high-speed carving manoeuvres to stay ahead of the rapidly pitching lip in a highly consequential arena.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Kommetjie. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Kommetjie?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.