Ikumi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board, let’s talk about Ikumi Beach. The first half of the forecast is a proper snoozer, but if you hang tight, there’s a beast of a swell coming in the second week that’ll make it all worth it.

We start off on Tuesday, 8th September, and it’s a rough one. There’s a 5ft swell from the south, but with a cross-onshore breeze and the combined energy at 593, it’s gonna be a bumpy, frustrating paddle. The water’s a warm 84°, a touch above normal, but that doesn’t fix the mess. The best early look is Wednesday morning, 9th September, with a solid 10ft south-southeast swell and a combined energy of 1242. But look, that’s way too big for this spot. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and anything over 8ft is for experts only. The wind is cross-shore, so it’s gonna be a washing machine.

From Thursday, 10th September, the swell drops to 4ft or less, and the winds are mostly cross or onshore. There’s a glassy moment on Friday morning, 11th September, with a tiny 3ft south-southeast swell, but it’s just ordinary. This pattern of weak, small surf (combined energy under 150) sticks around for the rest of the week. A few days of near-nothing.

Then, on Monday, 14th September, things perk up. The afternoon brings a glassy 5ft east-southeast swell, with a combined energy of 587. Still small, but clean. That carries into Tuesday morning, 15th September, with another glassy 4ft swell.

But the real gold is the groundswell that shows up on Sunday, 20th September. The afternoon is glassy calm with a 6ft east-southeast swell and a combined energy of 556. That’s a fun session. The standout, though, is Monday, 21st September. The morning delivers a 6ft east-southeast swell, but the period is 16 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 2300. The wind is cross-offshore and clean. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The swell direction is spot on for this break. Just remember, with such a long period, the waves can be a bit walled-up on the beach, so hunt for the peaks. The afternoon pumps up to 8ft (combined energy 4288), but with a 12 mph north wind, it’s a bit more of a handful.

Tuesday, 22nd September, keeps the party going with a 8ft east-southeast swell at 15 seconds and a combined energy of 3433. The morning is clean again with a light cross-offshore breeze. Another top session for the advanced crew. After that, the swell fades out.

So, the best calls are Monday, 21st September and Tuesday, 22nd September. The first week is a bust, but that second week groundswell is a proper gem. This spot can get crowded, so be ready for company. The water’s warmer than usual, so a shorty might be enough.

Rusty.

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