Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, S swell with 1,952 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with S 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about Kamakura.
Mate, I gotta be straight with you – the next week and a half is a real mixed bag, and mostly a flat, frustrating one at that. We've got a solid 16-day window ahead, but don't get your hopes up for the first week. There's a big stretch of weak, poor-quality surf with winds all over the shop. The water's sitting at 82°F , which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
The first hint of anything worth paddling out for doesn't show up until Tuesday, September 8th in the afternoon. Even then, it's only a 3ft south swell with a long 11-second period. The combined wave energy is moderate at 232, but the wind is a clean, moderate offshore from the NNE. It's a small, clean wave, but for a beginner-friendly break, it's something to wet the fins on. For a few days after that, the wind swings onshore and the swell gets messy and blown out.
Now, here's where it gets interesting but also a bit dangerous. Wednesday, September 16th is a real standout, but it's not for everyone. We're looking at a massive 10ft south swell with a very long 14-second period. The energy is pumping strong at 4020. But Kamakura is an exposed beach break, and a swell this size – over 8ft – is strictly for experts only. The wind is light and onshore, which adds a bit of chop, but the raw power is the main event. It's a big swell that will close out most beaches and is best for the reef or point setups, but here it’s just going to be a dangerous washing machine. This is a big, powerful groundswell, and the sets will be heavy with long waits between them.
The next morning, Thursday, September 17th , cleans up a bit. The swell drops to 5ft from the SSE with an 11-second period (energy at 875, moderate-to-strong). The wind turns cross-offshore from the ENE, making for clean conditions. This is the pick of the window for the average experienced surfer. It's still a solid size, not too big, and the conditions should be good.
So, the best on offer: The 16th is a massive, expert-only beast. For a cleaner, more manageable wave, target the morning of the 17th. The rest of the window? A whole lot of waiting.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 113mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 134mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Sat morning, near gales from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 11 | S 12 |
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 kJ | 14 | 24 | 37 | 39 | 25 | 93 | 71 | 48 | 42 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 64 | 220 | 485 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:09PM1.49m | 8:44AM1.20m | 7:34PM1.45m | 10:22AM1.10m | 8:03PM1.40m | 8:44PM1.32m | 3:37PM1.25m | 10:47PM1.25m | 3:45PM1.33m | 1:09AM1.28m | 4:04PM1.39m | 2:28AM1.38m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 1:10PM0.72m | 2:06AM0.32m | 1:35PM0.87m | 3:03AM0.35m | 1:52PM1.01m | 4:23AM0.38m | 6:12AM0.37m | 7:15PM1.21m | 7:42AM0.29m | 8:41PM1.09m | 8:43AM0.22m | 9:20PM0.95m | |||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 13 | 31 | 13 | 55 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | 13 | 112 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 13 | 45 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 11 | S 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 24 | 37 | 39 | 25 | 93 | 71 | 48 | 42 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 64 | 220 | 485 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | S 12 | E 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 2 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | E 10 | SE 11 | E 10 | S 13 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | SE 11 | SW 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | SE 4 | — | SSW 3 | — | — | — | NNE 2 | NE 2 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 65 | 37 | 91 | 91 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 40 | 75 | 145 | 488 | 469 | 488 | 551 | 135 | 62 | 75 | 551 | 7 | 517 |
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