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Chikura surfForecast / Chiba / Japan
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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
15.5° C
(Which is 1.8°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 Saturday (Mar 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 5.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 18ft (5.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chikura over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 900 | 707 | 471 | 408 | 369 | 201 | 225 | 7 | 18 | 46 | 105 | 151 | 63 | 249 | 5847 | 1763 | 636 | 203 | 99 | 73 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:34AM 10:25AM 1.06 1.02 | 3:29AM 1.11 | 1:15PM 1.04 | 3:42AM 1.16 | 2:33PM 1.14 | 3:59AM 1.20 | 3:27PM 1.24 | 4:18AM 1.23 | 4:12PM 1.32 | 4:37AM 1.27 | 4:53PM 1.36 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:57PM 0.32 | 7:48AM 1.01 | 7:32PM 0.30 | 8:42AM 0.88 | 8:34PM 0.25 | 9:12AM 0.73 | 9:19PM 0.23 | 9:41AM 0.57 | 9:57PM 0.23 | 10:10AM 0.42 | 10:30PM 0.26 | 10:39AM 0.28 | 11:00PM 0.33 | ||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | 4 | 29 | 21 | - | 1 | 8 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 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.











