Is February a good time for surfing at Shikoku – Ikumi?

February is a fair month for surfing at Shikoku – Ikumi; the best time is August–October. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 12°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
  • Air: 12°C by day, 3°C at night
  • Weather: 21 sunny days, 7 rainy days

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Is February a good time for surfing at Shikoku – Ikumi?

February is a fair month for surfing at Shikoku – Ikumi; the best time is August–October. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 12°C.

How warm is the water at Shikoku – Ikumi in February?

About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.

How big are the waves at Shikoku – Ikumi in February?

About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Shikoku – Ikumi in February?

Around 12°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 7 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in February?

Within 1,500 km: Miyazaki – Kisakihama (1.1 m waves), Kamakura – Yuigahama (1 m waves) & Chiba – Ichinomiya (1.5 m waves).

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