
Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, S swell with 2,860 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 5th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Kamakura over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a slow start, but there's some serious potential hiding in the back half.
Right now, we are in a bit of a flat spell. The first few days from Friday the 3rd to Sunday the 5th are a write-off. Tiny, weak swells and a messy cross-on wind in the afternoons mean you might as well leave the board in the car. The water is sitting at 74°, which is just about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th start to see some life, but it's still pretty marginal. The swell bumps up a bit on Tuesday the 7th, with a 4ft SSE groundswell carrying a very long 17-second period. The wind is a clean cross-off, but the energy (854) is just not there yet for a proper session. You might get a few but it's hard work.
Now, here is where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th are the standout window. Kamakura is going to be pumping. We’re looking at a solid 6ft to 7ft swell from the SSE, with periods still sitting in that juicy 16 to 17-second range. The combined wave energy is very strong, hitting over 2000 (2089 on Wednesday morning and 1968 Wednesday afternoon). This is big, powerful groundswell. For a beginner, this is way too much at over 5ft, but for experienced surfers, this is prime. The wind is a light cross-off, so it's going to be clean. Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning are your best bets—just be aware that a long-period swell like this can make a beach break close out, but with the right banks, it will be firing.
Friday the 10th starts with even more size at 7ft, but the wind swings onshore from the south, turning it into a messy, blown-out wall. That strong energy (2833) is completely wasted. Saturday the 11th is a similar story: plenty of size but onshore wind. The swell stays solid but the quality drops right off.
Things settle down for the second week. From Monday the 14th through to the end of the window, it's smaller and cleaner, but nothing that will get your heart racing. There's a brief mention of a fun, smaller swell on Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th, with 3ft to 5ft SSE swell and light offshore winds, but it’s not in the same league as that Wednesday/Thursday window.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are a bust. The real action is Wednesday the 8th and Thursday the 9th. That’s the time to be in the water, with clean, powerful, head-high plus waves. Don't sleep on it. Get ready for it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 15 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 41 | 36 | 53 | 45 | 102 | 854 | 1178 | 1433 | 2089 | 1968 | 1518 | 1611 | 1832 | 2178 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 7:41PM1.38m | 6:19AM1.39m | 8:09PM1.39m | 7:02AM1.32m | 8:38PM1.40m | 7:53AM1.24m | 9:08PM1.40m | 8:57AM1.15m | 9:41PM1.39m | 10:25AM1.08m | 10:19PM1.38m | 12:23PM1.08m | 11:04PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:43PM0.17m | 00:58AM0.88m | 1:14PM0.24m | 1:42AM0.83m | 1:46PM0.33m | 2:30AM0.77m | 2:20PM0.45m | 3:25AM0.71m | 2:58PM0.60m | 4:28AM0.62m | 3:44PM0.76m | 5:38AM0.51m | 4:47PM0.92m | ||||||||
4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | |
— | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 9 | S 4 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 13 | SSE 16 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 16 | S 16 |
21 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 41 | 36 | 18 | 45 | 102 | 854 | 1178 | 1433 | 2089 | 1968 | 1518 | 1611 | 1832 | 2178 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SE 8 | SW 7 | SE 9 | — | SE 10 | SW 6 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 8 | SE 13 | — | — | SSE 18 | — | — | S 21 | — | S 20 | SSW 16 |
10 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 53 | 14 | 82 | — | — | 1182 | — | — | 137 | — | 293 | 1452 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 12 | SE 9 | — | S 15 | E 8 | S 13 | SE 16 | S 8 | SE 9 | SSE 18 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 2 | S 4 | SSE 4 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 19 | 75 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 521 | 0 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 13 |
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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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