Ikumi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good, hard look at what Ikumi Beach has got cookin’ over the next couple of weeks. It’s a mixed bag, and you’re gonna have to pick your moments.

Right off the bat, Monday the 14th has some tiny 3ft surf rolling in from the southeast, but the real gem is the zero wind in the morning – glassy conditions. The combined energy is weak, only 148, so it’s just small fun waves for a beginner on the longboard. It’s a little inconsistent here, and crowds are often an issue, so be ready to share the peak. The water temp is about average for the time of year.

Tuesday the 15th is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a pulse of swell coming in at 4ft from the southeast, and the wind is dead glass all day. This is the standout window for the first week. The energy jumps to a solid moderate 284, and you can expect clean, user-friendly waves in the morning. The southeast swell direction is a perfect match for what this break likes.

The swell drops off a bit on Wednesday and Thursday, leaving us with weak 3ft to 3ft surf with cross-onshore winds. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Friday the 18th sees a jump in size – 8ft in the morning from the east – but the combined energy is a strong 1138. Problem is, the wind is messy cross-onshore, and the period is a short 8 seconds. It’s gonna be lumpy and hard to manage. The afternoon cleans up a bit, dropping to 5ft, but conditions are still only marginal.

Saturday the 19th is the big one – but it’s a beast. We’re looking at 12ft from the southeast with a very long 15-second period. The energy is enormous at 4717. This is expert territory only; it’s well over 8ft and will be too powerful and heavy for anyone without serious experience. The wind is cross-onshore in the morning and gets stronger and choppier in the afternoon. If you’re not a pro, sit this one out.

This swell hangs on through Sunday (20th) and Monday (21st), still peaking around 12ft to 15ft, but the wind turns cross-shore. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly, because the wave size is intimidating and the conditions are messy.

By Tuesday the 22nd, it gets ugly with heavy rain and a severe gale. Avoid the water completely.

After that, the surf drops off a cliff. Wednesday the 23rd through Thursday the 25th has small, wind-affected junk. Not worth a mention.

There is one more glimmer, though. Friday the 25th afternoon has a clean 6ft swell from the southeast with glassy conditions. The energy is moderate at 445. That’s your second-best option, but it’s a one-off window.

Tuesday the 29th finally gives us a proper swell for experienced surfers. We’ve got 7ft from the east-southeast with a clean offshore wind (cross-off). The energy is strong at 1613, and the period is a solid 10 seconds. This is the best of the second week – an excellent call for those who know what they’re doing.

So, to boil it down: Tuesday the 15th morning is the top pick for all levels – clean, fun, small waves. For experienced crew, Tuesday the 29th morning offers the best size and quality in the later part of the forecast. Everything else is a gamble or a miss.

Stay stoked, and pick your days wisely.

Rusty.

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