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Chikura surfForecast / Chiba / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Tuesday 26 May 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
20.9° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Wednesday (May 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. 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 4.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 27th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 29th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 29th May) | 13ft (4.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Chikura over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Tue night, strong winds from the SW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | |
193 | 161 | 145 | 238 | 277 | 206 | 144 | 137 | 424 | 827 | 1485 | 669 | 151 | 149 | 143 | 171 | 243 | 192 | 523 | 490 | 1278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross | |
High Tide | 12:36PM1.01m | 1:16AM1.18m | 2:06PM1.08m | 1:49AM1.23m | 3:12PM1.16m | 2:21AM1.28m | 4:05PM1.22m | 2:52AM1.34m | 4:52PM1.27m | 3:23AM1.38m | 5:36PM1.30m | 3:55AM1.42m | 6:19PM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:42PM0.59m | 7:52AM0.53m | 7:44PM0.65m | 8:37AM0.37m | 8:34PM0.71m | 9:17AM0.22m | 9:18PM0.77m | 9:55AM0.09m | 9:57PM0.82m | 10:33AM-0.00m | 10:32PM0.86m | 11:11AM-0.06m | 11:07PM0.90m | ||||||||
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 | 4:30 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — |
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Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | ESE 10 | S 12 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 193 | 161 | 145 | 238 | 277 | 206 | 144 | 137 | 123 | 118 | 90 | 669 | 84 | 149 | 143 | 133 | 180 | 174 | 523 | 490 | 1278 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | NE 11 | NE 12 | SSE 9 | E 11 | SW 8 | SSE 6 | S 13 | S 12 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 16 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 256 | 227 | 140 | 75 | 60 | 60 | 58 | 41 | 47 | 33 | 34 | 8 | 151 | 45 | 33 | 171 | 243 | 130 | 200 | 229 | 216 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 15 | S 6 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 14 | SSE 7 | E 5 | SW 7 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SSW 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 22 | 7 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 32 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 15 | 18 | 12 | 21 | 23 | 192 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | S 4 | S 6 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SW 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 6 | S 7 | — | — | — | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 10 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 94 | 424 | 827 | 1485 | 217 | 36 | 22 | — | — | — | 49 | 33 | 183 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 53 | 59 | 82 | 38 | 59 | 160 | 12 | 513 | 12 | 12 | 38 | 0 | 12 | 60 | 53 |
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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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