Chikura surf break

Chikura surfForecast / Chiba / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Monday 18 May 2026 JST
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Chikura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Chikura sea temperature is
20.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Chikura this week:

The surf forecast for Chikura over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chikura in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 21st May)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 22nd May)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chikura over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, light winds from the NE by Sat night).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
8
1
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.7
SE
10
0.7
E
9
0.9
ESE
10
1
SE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
10
1.6
E
5
1.3
SSE
6
0.7
ESE
10
1.6
SSW
6
1.1
SW
8
0.9
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.6
S
6
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SSE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
158
90
108
84
175
192
164
154
142
131
132
94
207
151
101
86
45
28
54
33
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
15
S
15
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
WSW
20
NE
30
NE
25
NNW
15
N
30
N
35
NNE
35
NNE
30
NE
20
NE
20
E
20
ENE
15
NNE
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:36PM1.28m
4:55AM1.43m
7:21PM1.25m
5:26AM1.41m
8:08PM1.20m
6:00AM1.37m
9:00PM1.16m
6:39AM1.30m
9:57PM1.13m
7:27AM1.20m
10:58PM1.11m
8:39AM1.09m
11:53PM1.12m
Low Tide
11:34AM-0.07m
11:30PM0.84m
12:12PM-0.07m
00:02AM0.89m
12:51PM-0.03m
00:37AM0.92m
1:34PM0.05m
1:20AM0.95m
2:20PM0.15m
2:21AM0.96m
3:14PM0.27m
3:52AM0.93m
4:17PM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:35
4:33
4:33
4:33
4:31
4:31
4:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:40
6:42
6:42
1
9
3
10
15
2
1
Temp °C
21
22
20
21
21
20
22
22
20
17
18
17
16
17
16
19
19
18
21
20
19
21
21
20
19
19
19
21
22
22
15
15
14
13
13
11
14
15
16
20
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
8
1
E
9
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.9
ESE
10
1
SE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
10
0.2
SSW
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
1.2
S
7
0.9
S
7
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
Energy kJ
184
158
90
78
83
175
192
164
154
142
6
73
94
118
138
79
162
166
172
217
217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
E
11
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
SW
8
1.1
SW
8
0.9
SW
8
0.8
SW
8
0.6
SW
8
0.6
S
6
0.5
SE
7
0.8
SSW
5
Energy kJ
4
14
35
108
84
13
12
12
10
3
3
34
15
17
151
101
86
45
28
23
33
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.2
W
3
0.1
E
12
0.1
NE
12
0.8
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.8
E
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.6
SSE
7
Energy kJ
24
16
12
8
8
28
1
3
5
98
12
6
103
63
62
33
26
38
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.7
WSW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.8
ENE
4
1.6
E
5
1.3
SSE
6
0.9
S
6
1.6
SSW
6
0.5
NE
8
1
NE
6
1.4
NE
8
0.8
SW
7
Energy kJ
2
3
4
11
12
4
19
131
132
66
207
31
73
260
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
38
53
99
99
541
82
38
63
0
12
516
0
23
208
495
165
17
12
165
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Chiba
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Chikura Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Chikura provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Chikura can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Chikura surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Chikura) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Chikura may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Chikura is 10 km (6 miles) from Tateyama. If you plan a holiday in Chiba, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tateyama. Tateyama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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