Chikura surf break

Chikura surfForecast / Chiba / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Sunday 17 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
19.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Sunday (May 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Chikura in the next 16 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 17th May)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 24th May)10ft (3.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 24th May)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the N by Fri morning).

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
1
E
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.9
ESE
10
1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.5
S
7
1.2
E
8
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.7
ESE
9
1.6
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
113
158
222
180
158
122
132
133
175
192
208
157
117
117
23
185
7
9
7
65
214
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
10
SSE
5
E
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
W
10
N
10
NE
25
NE
25
NNE
30
N
40
N
40
N
30
NNE
25
NE
20
ENE
15
NE
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:53PM1.31m
4:26AM1.42m
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
Low Tide
10:58AM-0.03m
10:59PM0.79m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:35
4:35
4:33
4:33
4:33
4:31
4:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:37
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:40
6:42
1
3
1
4
5
3
2
Temp °C
21
21
20
22
22
20
21
21
20
20
19
18
18
16
15
15
17
15
18
18
17
20
20
20
21
21
20
20
20
20
20
20
18
17
13
11
8
11
9
14
14
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
1.2
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
1
E
9
0.9
ESE
8
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.9
ESE
10
1
SE
10
1.1
SE
10
0.9
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
10
0.5
S
7
1.2
E
8
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.7
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
12
Energy kJ
113
158
222
180
158
122
132
133
175
192
208
157
117
117
23
185
7
9
7
65
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NE
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
NE
10
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
10
0.7
E
9
0.7
E
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
8
0.2
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
28
20
16
4
14
35
78
83
13
12
11
3
19
27
12
15
5
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
11
0.3
SE
10
0.3
NE
9
0.4
NE
10
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
S
8
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
9
0.1
NE
12
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
19
17
12
24
16
9
8
8
1
1
1
5
6
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
SW
3
0.5
S
3
0.7
SSW
4
0.4
W
4
0.2
W
3
0.5
NE
3
1
E
5
1.3
ENE
5
2.1
ENE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.9
ENE
7
2
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.6
ESE
7
Energy kJ
1
1
5
11
4
1
4
43
86
363
279
387
511
294
161
214
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
38
12
38
53
90
59
59
82
0
0
12
12
165
165
160
160
165
165
12
12
Best forecast wave conditions in Chiba
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
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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