Ikumi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about the surf at Ikumi Beach for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a slow burner. We’re looking at a beach that’s exposed, but it’s also inconsistent, and the crowds can be a drama when there’s anything worth riding.

We’re kicking off Thursday the 20th with just 1ft of weak, short-period swell (57 total energy) and a cross-on breeze, so honestly, don't bother paddling out. Friday the 21st through to Sunday the 23rd is a frustrating tease. The mornings are going to be *glassy* – dead flat wind – and you'll see some tiny 3ft to 3ft waves from the south with moderate energy (between 133 and 175), but it’s really just small, ordinary surf that won’t hold your interest.

Now, here’s where things get interesting. Monday the 24th of August morning is the standout of the whole outlook. We’re talking a clean, glassy dawn with a solid 6ft groundswell from the SE, and that period is a proper 16 seconds. That means real energy – you can feel it in the 2350 combined energy reading. This is for the experienced crew, though; that long period will wrap in nicely, but remember it’s a beach break, so it might be a bit straight. The water is sitting at a warm 83°, which is pretty average for this time of year.

By Monday afternoon and into Tuesday the 25th, the swell gets huge, jumping to 8ft and then up to 16ft with a monster 11720 energy. The problem is, it’s too big for this spot, with a messy cross-on wind. This is strictly a big-wave specialist zone, or frankly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing through that heavy, lumpy chop. That pattern of oversized, blown-out swell holds through Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th, with some rain and strong winds.

We get a window again on Friday the 28th of August morning. The wind drops to glassy, and the swell settles at 8ft from the south with a 10-second period and huge energy (3098). This is another call for the experienced surfers only – it’s a great wave, but it’s still a heavy one.

Then, honestly, things go quiet. After that Friday morning, from Saturday the 29th all the way through to the end of the forecast on Friday the 4th of September, we’re looking at poor surf conditions. The swell drops off hard to 5ft and below, and it’s plagued by a constant, moderate to fresh cross-onshore wind from the ENE. It’s going to be choppy and messy with low energy, so don't hold your breath.

So, mark your calendar: Monday morning, August 24th is the pick of the lot for a clean, glassy session on a solid long-period swell. Friday morning, August 28th is the backup for the experienced crew.

Rusty.

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