Ikumi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into what’s happening with the surf over the next couple of weeks.

First up, we’ve got a big pulse of swell hitting Ikumi Beach, but there’s a catch. The wave energy is massive – we’re talking combined energy readings up in the thousands (8486) – but the swell is pushing 10ft to 13ft. That’s way too big for this spot. For a beginner-friendly, inconsistent break like Ikumi, a 12ft S swell with a 17-second period is just a washing machine. Don’t even think about paddling out on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday morning unless you’ve got a death wish and a tow-in crew. The wind is glassy on Friday morning and Sunday morning, which would be magic in smaller surf, but these sizes are strictly for the experts.

The standout window opens up Sunday afternoon, July 12. The swell drops to 8ft from the SSW, period settles to 14 seconds, and the wind turns cross-offshore from the SW. The combined energy is still strong (2724), but it’s manageable. This is the one time in the whole run where the conditions are described as “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The water is sitting at 77°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 3°F off the average, so you’ll feel that slight chill.

By Monday, July 13, the swell drops to a much more user-friendly 5ft, with a 12-second period from the SSW, and glassy conditions in the morning. The wave energy is moderate (692). This is the best call for the average surfer. It’s clean, it’s rideable, and while Ikumi is inconsistent, when it’s on like this, it’s worth the wait. The afternoon holds similar 5ft surf, but there’s a risk of thunderstorms, so keep an eye on the sky.

After Monday, the surf tapers off hard. Tuesday morning is 3ft and glassy, but the energy is low (251). From Wednesday, July 15, right through to the end of the third week of July, the swell drops below 3ft, the energy falls into double digits (36 to 199), and the wind turns mostly onshore or cross-on. We’re looking at a solid week and a half of flat, poor conditions. There’s a tiny blip on Monday, July 20, with 3ft from the SSW and glassy wind, but the energy is weak (184) and it’s surfable but ordinary. Don’t get your hopes up.

The best of the second week is on Thursday, July 23, with a 2ft SE swell, 12-second period, and glassy morning wind. The energy is moderate (316) and it’s labeled as “good conditions.” Friday and Saturday mornings also show glassy 3ft and 3ft surf, but the energy is low (319 to 434) and the consistency of Ikumi is always a gamble. Still, it’s the best of a weak period.

Overall, the standout is Sunday afternoon, July 12, for experienced surfers, and Monday, July 13, for a solid, clean session for anyone who can handle a 5ft set. After that, it’s a long flat spell with a few glassy mornings but nothing to write home about. The crowds at Ikumi can be an issue when it’s good, so expect company on the standout days.

Rusty.

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