Inner Pool
Inner Pool is the mellower inside peak of the Mossel Bay Point setup, a right-hand reef that breaks off the rocks in a small inlet next to Outer Pool. It tends to be slower and mushier than its big brother, but it walls up nicely on its day and often has rideable waves when Outer Pool is flat. A regional classic, very consistent and open to all surfers, it makes the sensible first paddle-out at the Point.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSE (157°)
- Direction range
- 135° - 225°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 225° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
18°C
Wetsuit
3/2mm fullsuit
Bottom
Rock
Difficulty
4/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Instant public access from Point Street.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Inner Pool?
Inner Pool works best on a mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Inner Pool?
Offshore wind at Inner Pool blows from the W (270°). Anything in the 225° to 300° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Inner Pool?
Inner Pool wants SSE swell (135° to 225°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Inner Pool?
The main season at Inner Pool is Apr-Sep. Winter is prime; late winter (August) is the most consistent stretch.
How do I get to Inner Pool?
Fly into GRJ, then allow about 35 minutes by road. Instant public access from Point Street.
What kind of wave is Inner Pool?
Inner Pool is a reef break, a right-hander over a rock bottom. Difficulty is rated 4/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Sep
Winter is prime; late winter (August) is the most consistent stretch.
Getting There
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