Ikumi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at what we’ve got for the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, it’s a tough start. The first few days are a bit of a write-off for anything worth paddling out for. We’re talkin’ tiny, weak swell with just 1.0ft to 2ft on offer, and while we get a few glassy moments, the wave quality is just too ordinary to get excited about. That’s the situation from Tuesday the 28th of July right through until the end of the first week of August.

Now, things start to change around Sunday the 2nd of August. We see the swell start to build, but it’s still a bit messy. By Monday the 3rd, the swell is comin’ up to 4ft – 5ft from the ESE, with a long period of 16 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is strong (848 to 1127), but the wind is mostly cross-onshore, so it’s not going to be perfect. Still, it’s a sign of things to come.

The real standout, and I mean the one to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 4th of August. The swell is gonna be a solid 8ft from the ESE, with a very long period of 18 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3820, which is strong. But here’s the thing – it’s predicted to be too big for this spot. For an expert crew, this is the call. The swell is huge, but it’s a beach break, and that long-period groundswell might make it a bit too straight. If you’re not a seasoned pro, stay on the sand. The wind is cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect, but for the big-wave chargers, this is the best on offer.

The stormy conditions continue through Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th, with swell hitting 13ft to 28ft. The energy readings are off the charts (10,800 to 42,558), but we’re dealing with strong winds and a blown-out, messy ocean. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddle surfing. The swell is too big and the wind is too strong for a clean, enjoyable session.

We finally get a bit of a breather on Sunday the 9th of August. The swell drops to 6ft, and by the afternoon, the wind goes glassy. The swell is a mixed bag from the SSW with a short period of 8-9 seconds, so the energy is moderate (424 to 763). It’s not the best quality, but after the chaos, a glassy afternoon with chest-high waves will feel like a blessing.

After that, the swell fades quickly. Monday the 10th brings 3ft from the ESE with a long period, but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s a bit of a letdown. The last few days from the 11th and 12th are back to tiny, weak swell with no real energy.

So, here’s the bottom line: If you’re a big-wave expert, Tuesday the 4th of August is your day. It’s huge, it’s raw, and it’s dangerous. For everyone else, the best bet is the glassy afternoon on Sunday the 9th of August. It won’t be perfect, but it’ll be a welcome reward after the storm.

Rusty.

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