Chikura surf break

Chikura surfForecast / Chiba / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
20.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal 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 Friday (May 01) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 8s. 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 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 13s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 1st May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 2nd May)15ft (4.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thu
7
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
4
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
!
!
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
6
3
SE
8
4
SSW
9
4.5
SW
9
2.5
SW
10
1.9
SW
10
1.4
SW
8
0.8
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
1.8
SSW
6
3.5
SSW
8
3.5
SW
9
3.5
WSW
8
3
WSW
8
1.6
SW
8
1
SW
8
0.7
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.9
SSE
6
1.1
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
349
1125
2670
3087
1431
652
238
103
100
222
1455
2231
1490
1089
306
113
86
99
85
63
163
Wind (km/h)
30
SSE
40
SSW
40
SW
50
WSW
15
NNW
15
SSE
10
NE
10
W
30
SSW
35
SW
50
SSW
55
SW
40
WSW
10
WSW
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
10
SSE
15
E
20
ESE
on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:43AM1.30m
4:49PM1.32m
4:07AM1.34m
5:30PM1.33m
4:31AM1.38m
6:12PM1.31m
4:56AM1.40m
6:55PM1.26m
5:23AM1.40m
7:41PM1.20m
5:51AM1.38m
8:34PM1.14m
6:22AM1.33m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.51m
10:15AM0.14m
10:27PM0.57m
10:48AM0.04m
10:57PM0.65m
11:23AM-0.03m
11:25PM0.72m
11:58AM-0.06m
11:53PM0.79m
12:36PM-0.04m
00:22AM0.86m
1:16PM0.01m
00:54AM0.91m
2:02PM0.10m
heavy rain
heavy rain
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
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4:50
4:48
4:48
4:47
4:46
4:45
4:43
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6:22
6:23
6:24
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:28
6:29
23
38
5
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
17
20
20
17
19
19
18
20
20
20
22
21
19
20
20
18
19
19
19
19
19
13
16
15
9
16
16
17
17
16
14
15
14
12
19
18
13
16
17
18
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
13
1
SE
9
2.5
SW
10
1.9
SW
10
1.4
SW
8
0.8
SW
7
0.8
ESE
9
0.7
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
9
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
2.4
SW
9
1.6
SW
8
1
SW
8
0.7
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.9
SSE
6
1.1
SE
8
Energy kJ
2
6
6
159
1431
652
238
60
100
90
69
55
58
870
306
113
86
99
85
63
163
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.1
NE
8
0.3
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
10
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
ESE
10
0.6
ESE
10
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.5
ESE
9
0.8
ESE
10
Energy kJ
3
3
26
6
110
112
126
103
4
4
4
39
56
61
44
23
6
45
141
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.2
S
6
0.1
NE
4
0.4
S
6
0.4
E
4
0.3
E
4
0.1
N
8
0.4
SE
11
0.1
SW
5
Energy kJ
5
5
5
3
1
12
6
3
1
42
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
SE
6
3
SE
8
4
SSW
9
4.5
SW
9
0.9
WSW
7
1.1
SW
4
1.8
SSW
6
3.5
SSW
8
3.5
SW
9
3.5
WSW
8
3
WSW
8
0.5
E
4
0.4
S
6
1.1
SSE
5
Energy kJ
349
1125
2670
3087
81
39
222
1455
2231
1490
1089
9
10
61
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
1
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
4
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
99
39
46
512
0
60
12
0
2052
779
513
512
495
17
12
53
60
556
39
12
538
Best forecast wave conditions in Chiba
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
4
1
4
3
2
2
2
3
4
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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