Kamakura Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.31° N 139.54° E

Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kamakura sea temperature is
23.8° C
1.0° 

Kamakura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kamakura surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,455 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kamakura this week:

The surf forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 11th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Kamakura's got cookin' for us. We've got a bit of a slow start, but there's a promising pulse on the horizon.

Right now, the surf is pretty average. The first real chance to get wet is the morning of Saturday, July 11th. We're looking at a solid 7ft of groundswell from the SSW, with a very long 16-second period pumping in. But – and it's a big but – the wind is a cross-onshore, making it fairly choppy. The combined energy is thumping at 2368, which is a lot of power, but the conditions are marginal. This one's for the experienced crew only, as it's surfable but not pretty.

Sunday, July 12th, is more of the same story: a dropping swell but still a strong 6ft from the SSW, and that cross-onshore wind sticks around, keeping things messy.

The real standout, and the only one I'm genuinely excited about, is looking at the morning of Monday, July 13th. The swell drops to 3ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is moderate at 268. But the wind switches to a light offshore from the NE, making for clean waves. For a spot like Kamakura that's exposed to the south, getting that offshore flow is a gift. It'll be small, but clean and fun for a beginner session. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

After that, things go quiet. From the afternoon of the 13th all the way through to the morning of Wednesday, July 22nd, there's really nothing worth paddling out for. That's a long, dry stretch of about nine days with tiny, weak, and often onshore slop.

Then, out of nowhere, the forecast throws a curveball for the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. We could see a powerful 7ft swell from the S, with a 15-second period and a strong 1733 combined energy. The wind is howling offshore from the NNE at 16 mph, which would make it glassy and clean. This is a big, powerful groundswell and is strictly for experienced surfers only – that kind of size with that much energy is no joke. It's a long-range call, so don't hold your breath, but if it lines up, it'll be the best wave of the whole forecast period. The afternoon looks blown out with a stronger wind, and Friday the 24th is just too windy to paddle into, even if it's offshore.

We wrap up the period with a return to average, onshore conditions through the weekend of the 25th and 26th. Nothing to write home about.

So, to keep it simple: if you want a clean little wave, hit Monday morning, July 13th. If you're an expert and feel lucky, keep an eye on Thursday, July 23rd. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Period (s)
2.1
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
16
2
SSW
17
1.8
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
1.6
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
10
0.5
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10
0.4
SSW
10
0.7
S
9
0.3
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
9
0.8
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.2
SSW
8
0.6
S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2133
2368
2296
1697
1512
1169
487
249
254
82
93
62
56
36
83
16
7
18
7
6
7
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
15
SSW
30
S
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
20
SW
10
NE
10
SW
5
NE
10
ENE
10
S
5
SSE
10
S
20
SSW
10
S
5
S
15
SSW
5
SW
5
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20
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cross-on
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on
cross-on
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on
on
High Tide
00:00AM1.38m
3:43PM1.29m
1:03AM1.41m
4:37PM1.39m
2:07AM1.45m
5:21PM1.45m
3:07AM1.51m
5:59PM1.48m
4:02AM1.56m
6:34PM1.48m
4:54AM1.57m
7:04PM1.46m
5:45AM1.54m
Low Tide
7:55AM0.23m
7:58PM1.11m
8:54AM0.09m
9:11PM1.12m
9:48AM-0.02m
10:06PM1.09m
10:37AM-0.09m
10:52PM1.03m
11:23AM-0.09m
11:35PM0.95m
12:05PM-0.03m
00:16AM0.86m
12:43PM0.08m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Kamakura Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kamakura provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kamakura can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kamakura 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 (Kamakura) 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 Kamakura 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.

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