Ikumi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Ikumi Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first few days are all about building swell, but it’s just too much of a good thing. Thursday the 9th through Sunday the 12th is pumping, with swell heights climbing from 8 ft up to a solid 13 ft and the combined energy readings sitting in the thousands (3506 to 10208). That’s strong to very strong wave energy. The period is long, 15 to 18 seconds, which is proper groundswell. But for Ikumi Beach, it’s simply too big. The wind is mostly light and cross-onshore, so it’s not totally blown out, but the size means this is only for experts. The water temperature is 77°F, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year.

The real standout comes on Sunday the 12th afternoon. The swell drops to a more manageable 8 ft from the SSW with a 14-second period, and the wind goes clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is still a solid 2325. This is the best bet for experienced surfers in the first week. Before that, Saturday the 11th morning has glassy conditions but 13 ft swell – that’s a big, powerful animal only for the brave.

After that, we get a nice reset. Monday the 13th morning is a gem: 5 ft of SSW swell, 12-second period, and the wind is glassy, completely calm. Combined energy is 694, which is moderate, but the quality is there. The water is still a bit colder than average. This is a great window for intermediate surfers. Monday afternoon and Tuesday the 14th morning stay small and glassy, with 4 ft and 3 ft respectively, but the energy drops off.

Then we hit a long, flat spell. From Tuesday the 14th afternoon all the way through Saturday the 18th, the swell dips below 3 ft, with pathetic energy readings (74 to 161). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore. It’s a dead zone for surfing. A few days of nothing.

The next flicker of life comes on Sunday the 19th, with 6 ft ESE swell and a 13-second period, but the wind is onshore, so it’s marginal. The real return to form is Monday the 20th morning. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the SE, 14-second period, and it’s glassy. The energy is 2204, which is strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers. It gets bigger again Monday afternoon and Tuesday the 21st, but that’s back into the too-big range for this spot.

The end of the period, Wednesday the 22nd through Friday the 24th, shows a mix of small, clean glassy mornings and afternoons with cross-shore wind. The swells are 4 ft to 6 ft, but the periods are shorter (8 to 12 seconds) and the energy is moderate. Nothing special, but a few small windows for a log or a fun board.

So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Sunday the 12th afternoon for the experienced crew, and Monday the 13th morning for the all-rounders. The second week is a bit of a gamble with a promising but uncertain Monday the 20th. Keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty.

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