Kamakura Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.31° N 139.54° E

Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kamakura sea temperature is
25.0° C
0.3° 

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


Kamakura surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SSW swell with 59 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Thursday (Jul 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 16th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks look pretty flat and sorry for Kamakura. There’s really no good surf on offer in this 16-day window, so if you’re hanging for a paddle, you’ll be waiting a while.

The first hint of anything that’s even surfable doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning, July 29th – that’s a full two weeks of flat, poor conditions before that. From July 14th right through to July 28th, it’s all “poor surf conditions” with tiny swell, mostly onshore or cross-onshore wind, and scores that are zilch. There’s no energy to speak of – the combined energy values are all below 100 (weak), with most sitting between 8 and 69. Water temp is sitting around 77° with a slight anomaly of -0.5°, so pretty average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.

Now, on Wednesday July 29th morning, there’s a tiny flicker of hope. Kamakura (Japan) will see a 1ft SSE swell, but it’s coming from a long period of 13 seconds – that’s a groundswell, which can be a bit tricky at a beach break like this, tending to break straight. The wind will be glassy, though, with a light NNE breeze, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is 70 (weak), so it’s not pumping. The score is a 1 out of 10 – just “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s the only standout, and it’s barely a standout. It’s inconsistent here, and this is a more normal blank run for the area, so don’t get your hopes up.

The afternoon of the 29th sees the swell bump to 2ft from the SE, with a very long 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 115 (moderate), but the wind shifts onshore from the south at 15 km/h, spoiling it. Crowds are possible at Kamakura, but with surf this poor, there won’t be many takers.

Bottom line: there’s nothing to get excited about. Even the best day on the 29th morning is just a tiny, glassy session. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because it tends not to stay poor for long around here, but for now, I’d be taking a break.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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SSW
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NNE
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High Tide
5:59PM1.48m
4:02AM1.56m
6:34PM1.48m
4:54AM1.57m
7:04PM1.46m
5:45AM1.54m
7:32PM1.44m
6:35AM1.46m
7:58PM1.42m
7:25AM1.35m
8:23PM1.41m
8:20AM1.23m
8:47PM1.39m
9:25AM1.10m
Low Tide
10:52PM1.03m
11:23AM-0.09m
11:35PM0.95m
12:05PM-0.03m
00:16AM0.86m
12:43PM0.08m
00:59AM0.77m
1:18PM0.24m
1:44AM0.69m
1:50PM0.42m
2:33AM0.63m
2:18PM0.59m
3:26AM0.59m
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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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