Ikumi Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The surf coming in is small and weak, with combined energy values sitting in the low to mid three digits (104-153), meaning there’s not much punch. The first few days from Saturday the 12th through Monday the 14th have waves around 2ft to 3ft from the S and SE, with periods around 7-9 seconds. It’s mostly poor or just surfable with very ordinary conditions, so you’re not missing much if you wait.

Tuesday the 15th is where things start to perk up. The swell pushes to 4ft from the SE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy climbs to a moderate 216 in the morning and 201 in the afternoon. The wind goes glassy, which is a major positive. The water temperature is a warm 82°, sitting about average for this time of year. Ikumi Beach is an inconsistent beginner spot, and the crowds are often around, but if you want clean, manageable waves, Tuesday morning and afternoon are your best bets in this first week.

Wednesday the 16th drops back a touch with 3ft ESE swell and glassy conditions again, but the energy dips to 108, so it’s just ordinary.

Now, hold onto your board—things go big and mean from Friday the 18th onward. On the 18th, we see 7ft E swell with an 8-second period and energy jumping to 770-858, but the wind is cross-onshore, making it choppy. Then Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th see a huge groundswell from the ESE and SE, with heights of 12ft to 16ft and periods of 14 to 15 seconds. The combined energy hits massive numbers like 4990 and 16439. This is well over 8ft, so it’s expert territory only. The swell is also very long-period, which tends to break straight at beach breaks, and since Ikumi is exposed and inconsistent, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The wind is cross to cross-onshore, so not clean.

The standout in the second week lands on Tuesday the 22nd. The swell drops to a much more manageable 8ft from the SSE, period around 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a solid 801. The wind goes dead calm and glassy, which is a major positive for clean conditions. For experienced surfers who can handle the size, this is the best window, but keep in mind the crowds can often be a thing here.

After that, the swell crashes down again. Wednesday the 23rd and Thursday the 24th bring poor, messy conditions, though Thursday afternoon the 24th shows a glass-off with 6ft E swell and energy at 725, which could offer a few decent ones if you’re patient. The final few days from the 25th to the 27th fade into tiny, weak, and poor surf.

So, overall: the best of the first week is Tuesday the 15th with clean, small waves. Your one true standout in the whole run is Tuesday the 22nd at Ikumi Beach – size, glassy wind, and decent energy, but it’s for experts only given the 8ft swell.

Rusty.

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