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Chikura surfForecast / Chiba / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.1° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Chikura in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chikura over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1509 | 499 | 186 | 1535 | 2668 | 437 | 135 | 53 | 88 | 144 | 324 | 1636 | 1226 | 1700 | 718 | 197 | 127 | 76 | 351 | 408 | 313 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | glass | off | cross | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:12PM 1.32 | 4:37AM 1.27 | 4:53PM 1.36 | 4:56AM 1.30 | 5:32PM 1.37 | 5:17AM 1.33 | 6:12PM 1.34 | 5:38AM 1.35 | 6:52PM 1.28 | 5:59AM 1.36 | 7:36PM 1.19 | 6:22AM 1.34 | 8:28PM 1.09 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:10AM 0.42 | 10:30PM 0.26 | 10:39AM 0.28 | 11:00PM 0.33 | 11:10AM 0.16 | 11:28PM 0.41 | 11:42AM 0.08 | 11:54PM 0.50 | 12:16PM 0.04 | 12:19AM 0.61 | 12:51PM 0.03 | 12:42AM 0.71 | 1:31PM 0.07 | 1:03AM 0.81 | |||||||
Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 8 | 29 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 20 | - | - | - | - | - | 23 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 18 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
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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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