Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Kamakura's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a slow start. We're lookin' at a pretty flat run for the first six days with nothing worth paddlin' out for. A few tiny blips here and there, but the wave energy is weak (44), and the wind ain't helpin' at all. Hang loose, it won't stay like this forever.

Now, things start to get a little more interesting around Monday the 24th of August. Monday morning we see a pulse of new energy comin' in, over 3ft of south-southeast swell, and the period jumps up to 14 seconds – that's proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 457, so there's some grunt behind it. But here's the catch: the wind is howlin' straight onshore, which is gonna chop it up. Not the best look, but you'll see some lines on the banks if you're keen.

The best window in the whole 16-day stretch? I'm callin' it now: Tuesday the 25th of August, first light. That morning session has a solid 5ft of south-southeast swell with that long 14-second period, and the energy is pumpin' at 1128. The wind? It's light and onshore but the low score tells me the quality ain't quite there. It's still the best shot of the week by a long shot. The water's warm too, around 81°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year.

After that, we get a bit of a lull. Wind stays onshore or howlin' for most of the end of August and into the first days of September. There's a glassy moment on Friday the 28th of August morning, but the swell is small at 3ft with weak energy (139). Surfable, but ordinary.

Finally, there's a flicker of hope. Saturday the 5th of September morning sees a decent offshore breeze (NNE at 12 mph) with a 2ft south-southwest swell and a solid 12-second period. The energy is moderate (215), and the forecast expects good conditions. This is our other standout – a far-off call, but it looks promising for a clean, small-wave session on the points.

Look, Kamakura is exposed to the south, so it needs the right angle. This run has a few windows where the swell and wind might line up, but it's not a classic week. Don't expect any big, clean barrels. The water stays warm, so you won't need a thick suit. Keep an eye on that Tuesday morning the 25th and the Saturday morning the 5th if the forecast holds.

Stay stoked, and don't bother on those dead-flat days unless you just want a tan.
Rusty.

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