Ikumi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, it’s Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up for Ikumi Beach. The next 16 days start off pretty quiet, but there’s a big pulse of energy building for the second week that’s got my attention.

Right now, we’re in a flat spell. From Saturday the 25th of July right through to the end of the month, the swell is tiny. We’re talking ankle to knee-high waves around 1.0ft to 2ft. The good news is the wind is glassy on most mornings, so if you’re desperate for a paddle you’ll find clean, smooth water, but there’s hardly any push. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting between 37 and 174, so it’s really just a wobbly lake out there. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

That run of small surf continues into the first few days of August. Sunday the 2nd still has tiny 1ft waves, but look at Monday the 3rd – things start to wake up. The morning shows a jump to 3ft swell from the ESE with a nice 13-second period, and the combined energy hits 497. That’s moderate energy, and with glassy conditions, it’s finally surfable. The standout, though, comes on Tuesday the 4th. Tuesday morning delivers 8ft of ESE groundswell with a 17-second period and glassy wind. The energy is strong at 3498. This is excellent for experienced surfers – the long period means better shaped waves and clean lines, but it’s over 8ft, so beginners should sit this one out. The swell direction is from the ESE, which matches the optimum for this break.

The swell keeps building through Wednesday and Thursday, but it gets too big. On Wednesday morning the 5th, we’re looking at 13ft with the combined energy skyrocketing to 10862. That’s very strong, but it’s too much for this spot. Even with offshore wind, it’s only for the experts with big-wave guns. Thursday the 6th sees 18ft, and that’s just massive. Definitely not a paddle session.

By Friday the 7th, the swell drops to 10ft from the S in the morning, but the afternoon is the real gem. Friday afternoon shows 8ft from the S, with zero wind, glassy conditions, and energy at 1122. The wind is dead calm, so it’ll be like glass. That’s a solid option for experienced surfers again. Saturday the 8th keeps it going with 6ft from the SSW in the morning, glassy, and energy at 1425, easing to 6ft in the afternoon. Sunday the 9th caps it off with 5ft from the SSW, zero wind, glassy, and energy at 1067. That’s a clean, punchy SSW swell that’ll hold up well.

The one true standout in this whole window is Tuesday morning the 4th of August. That 8ft ESE groundswell with glassy conditions and a 17-second period is the best on offer. After that, Friday the 7th afternoon and Saturday the 8th morning are also excellent, but Tuesday is the pick. Crowds are often a factor at Ikumi, so expect company on those good days.

This is Rusty signing off.

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