Surf Forecasts:
Chikura surf forecast from 5 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,380 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period with SSW swell.
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 Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 1.8m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chikura in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 12s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 8th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chikura over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Fri 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | ENE 12 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | ESE 6 | SSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 8 | SE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 0 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 200 | 657 | 1045 | 1109 | 382 | 221 | 3 | 94 | 57 | 36 | 104 | 80 | 223 | 147 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:10PM1.20m | 7:08AM1.27m | 9:55PM1.17m | 8:07AM1.17m | 10:42PM1.16m | 9:29AM1.07m | 11:28PM1.17m | 11:20AM1.01m | 00:11AM1.19m | 1:12PM1.03m | 00:53AM1.22m | 2:38PM1.10m | 1:32AM1.27m | 3:43PM1.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:54AM0.93m | 2:35PM0.23m | 2:59AM0.90m | 3:25PM0.36m | 4:21AM0.83m | 4:22PM0.50m | 5:47AM0.73m | 5:28PM0.62m | 6:59AM0.59m | 6:37PM0.72m | 7:55AM0.43m | 7:41PM0.80m | 8:43AM0.28m | ||||||||
— | 4:26 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:24 | — | |
6:50 | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 52 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 13 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 12 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | E 10 | SW 10 | ENE 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | ENE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 |
1844 | 1570 | 1427 | 1313 | 1083 | 771 | 505 | 620 | 625 | 214 | 306 | 221 | 84 | 94 | 57 | 36 | 26 | 18 | 8 | 147 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 7 | S 8 | NE 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 11 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 | E 8 |
5 | — | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 91 | 372 | 7 | 118 | 86 | 5 | 40 | 40 | 26 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 11 | — | — | — | NE 15 | ENE 10 | — | SSE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SSE 6 | E 15 | E 15 | — | ENE 9 | SSE 6 |
— | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | 8 | 410 | — | 40 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 4 | — | 8 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 12 | ENE 12 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | SSW 8 | WSW 10 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | E 4 | SW 5 | — | S 6 | SW 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | — | — |
2635 | 2113 | — | — | — | — | 200 | 657 | 1045 | 1109 | 382 | 20 | 140 | — | 19 | 4 | 104 | 80 | 223 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 516 | 516 | 60 | 24 | 29 | 60 | 513 | 65 | 0 | 17 | 12 | 60 | 12 | 0 | 1529 | 63 | 0 | 495 | 23 | 12 | 12 |
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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.











