Ikei Island Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Ikei Island.

Right now, for the next several days, it’s pretty flat. We’re staring at a real lull, with nothing but tiny, weak swell showing up through to the end of July. From Saturday the 18th all the way through to Saturday the 25th, the surf is just not happening – we’re looking at waves around 1.0ft to 1ft from the east, with combined energy barely climbing past 60 (weak). The wind is often offshore or glassy, so it’s clean, but there’s simply no power behind it. This stretch is a write-off for surfing.

Then there’s a gap of a couple of days with still nothing worth paddling out for until things finally wake up.

The standout window looks like Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th. That’s where we see a real pulse of long-period groundswell. Monday morning brings a solid 6ft swell from the ESE with a very long 16-second period, and combined energy jumping to 1723 (strong). It’s a big, powerful swell – definitely expert territory at over 5ft. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, so there’ll be a little texture on the face. By Monday afternoon it hits 8ft from the ESE with a 15-second period and energy at 2241 (very strong), but the wind picks up to a moderate breeze, making for a cross-chop. Tuesday morning is cleaner, with 7ft swell from the ESE, a 13-second period, and a cross-offshore breeze, offering the better chance for a proper wave. This is a reef setup, and with that long period, the wave shape should be better defined and hold up nicely.

The water temperature is about 82°F, which is a bit cooler than average for this time of year – a couple of degrees off, so it’s noticeable but not crazy.

Crowds are listed as sometimes at Ikei Island, so you might share it but it won’t be a zoo.

So to sum it up: nothing for over a week, then a short, punchy window of big, powerful groundswell on the 27th and 28th. That’s your best bet, but only for experienced surfers.

Rusty.

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