Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, S swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 (Aug 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Kamakura over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, so the outlook starts off with a bit of a tease. We've got a clean, glassy window early on Wednesday morning, 26 August. The swell is a small 3 ft from the SSW, but with a nice 12-second period, it's got some decent energy for the size (combined energy of 250). The wind is glassy, which is a major positive, so expect some clean, fun little waves. This is your best bet for the first few days, but keep in mind the break is inconsistent, so you'll have to be patient.
The rest of the week and into the weekend is a write-off. The wind is all over the place, the swell is tiny, and the conditions are poor. Thursday afternoon, 27 August, has a 1 ft SSW swell with an 11-second period and offshore wind, but the wave state is just "ordinary." It's a glimmer, but not worth getting excited about.
There's a real gap here. From Thursday afternoon, 27 August, right through to Tuesday morning, 1 September, the surf is poor to non-existent. Tuesday morning, 1 September, finally shows a return of some life. We get a 3 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period and clean conditions from a cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is back up to 250, so it's worth a paddle. It's still a small wave, but it's the best thing on offer after the mid-week window.
The middle of the first week of September gets messy. The swell tries to build, with 5 ft pushing up to 7 ft on Wednesday 2 September, but the wind is onshore and strong. It's a miss for the paddle surfer – the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Friday 3 September and Saturday 4 September are similar, with plenty of swell but poor onshore winds.
Now, the standout for the whole period looks to be Monday morning, 7 September. The forecast shows a 3 ft S swell with a long 11-second period, but the real kicker is the glassy conditions. Combined energy of 259 means there's some punch. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It's the best combination of clean conditions and decent wave energy we've seen.
Following that, Tuesday 8 September brings a massive 12 ft S swell with a 12-second period, but the guidance specifically says it's too big for this break. This is strictly for experts only, and only if they are frothing for a challenge. The energy is extreme (3172). The rest of that week is a bit of a drop-off, with the wind strengthening and the swell settling back down.
So, to sum it up: the best of the bunch is Wednesday morning, 26 August, for a small, clean session, and the true standout is Monday morning, 7 September, for the cleanest conditions on a decent swell. The long-range stuff is promising but less certain.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 6 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSE 11 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 7 | S 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 19 | S 16 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
183 | 137 | 68 | 63 | 55 | 45 | 57 | 76 | 18 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 35 | 69 | 612 | 600 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 4:51PM1.38m | 3:36AM1.42m | 5:08PM1.43m | 4:16AM1.48m | 5:27PM1.46m | 4:55AM1.51m | 5:45PM1.49m | 5:33AM1.50m | 6:05PM1.51m | 6:13AM1.47m | 6:25PM1.52m | 6:56AM1.41m | 6:46PM1.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55AM0.23m | 10:11PM0.85m | 10:25AM0.20m | 10:39PM0.74m | 10:54AM0.20m | 11:08PM0.63m | 11:22AM0.24m | 11:38PM0.52m | 11:50AM0.32m | 00:10AM0.43m | 12:17PM0.43m | 00:44AM0.36m | 12:44PM0.57m | 1:22AM0.32m | |||||||
5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | |
— | 6:17 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 10 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 29 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 6 | S 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 13 |
183 | 137 | 68 | 23 | 18 | 45 | 57 | 9 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 25 | 35 | 44 | 612 | 600 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SW 9 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSW 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 19 | E 10 | E 10 |
83 | 49 | 31 | 28 | 55 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 69 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | S 10 | SW 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 | SE 15 | SSE 10 | — | SSW 8 | E 6 | ESE 5 | — | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 12 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
3 | 3 | 19 | 25 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 9 | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | NE 3 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — | — | SSW 2 | S 3 | — | — |
11 | 30 | 40 | 63 | 1 | 10 | — | 76 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 77 | 77 | 11 | 18 | 52 | 52 | 62 | 18 | 56 | 56 | 18 | 18 | 37 | 14 | 65 | 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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