Ikumi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next few weeks.

Right off the bat, Saturday morning (22 August) is not a total loss, but it’s far from a standout. Ikumi Beach has a small 3ft SSW swell with a 9 second period and glassy conditions. The wave energy is weak (155), so you’re looking at paddle-friendly, knee-to-waist high beach break slop. It’s inconsistent here and crowds are often a problem, so don’t expect empty waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Saturday afternoon and Sunday see the swell dropping even smaller, so it’s hardly worth a paddle.

Monday (24 August) is the first real tease. A long period SE groundswell arrives, jumping to 4ft with a 19 second period in the morning. That’s a very long period, which means better shaped waves, more energy, but those sets will be spaced out. The energy is already strong (1112) by afternoon, and the swell jumps to 8ft with a 16 second period. The wind is light cross-onshore, so a bit bumpy, but the wave quality is questionable. This one is for the patient crew.

Tuesday (25 August) gets wild. The swell hits 13ft with a 16 second period, and the energy is massive (6946). But the wind is onshore or cross-on, and the forecast says it’s simply too big for this beach break. Unless you’re a tow-in expert, this is a viewing day. This kind of size and power continues through to Wednesday (26 August) and Thursday (27 August) morning, with rain and onshore winds making it a messy, dangerous mess. Thursday afternoon (27 August) sees the swell drop to 5ft, 8 second period, with glassy conditions, but the energy is low (384) and the period is short, so it’s a mushy, weak wave.

Friday (28 August) through Sunday (30 August) is a write-off for quality. The swell is all over the place, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the wave energy is moderate to strong. The swell is too big for the break, or the conditions are marginal. There’s a long gap of poor quality surf here.

The best window in the whole 16-day stretch is Friday morning, 4 September. The swell drops to a manageable 5ft from the SSW, with a nice 11 second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The energy is moderate (686) and the forecast is for very good surf conditions. This is the standout. Ikumi Beach will be clean, shoulder-high, with some push from the groundswell. The long period will mean better shape, but it’s a beach break, so watch for it to close out a bit. Crowds are still possible, but the glassy conditions make it the best of the bunch.

Saturday morning (5 September) is also promising with a 4ft S swell, 9 second period, and glassy winds. Saturday afternoon looks even better, with a 4ft SSE swell, 9 second period, and glassy conditions, and the energy jumps to 696. That’s another solid clean session, but the period is a bit shorter.

Beyond that, Sunday (6 September) sees a new 5ft SSE swell with a 12 second period, but the wind turns cross-on, so it’s a step down in quality.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a mix of tiny, messy, or dangerously big surf. The real sweet spot is Friday 4 September and Saturday 5 September, with glassy conditions and clean, manageable waves. Don’t hold your breath for the rest.

Rusty.

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