Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SW swell with 64 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SW 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 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. I’ve been looking over the Kamakura forecast, and it’s a bit of a bummer for a while. There’s a big stretch of nothing before we see any kind of pulse.
For the next week or so, it’s all flat and junk. Tiny, gutless waves and poor conditions. You’ll get some mornings that look clean, but the swell is barely a ripple—0.3ft to 1ft. Not worth getting wet for. The water’s a touch warmer than usual for this time of year at 80°, but that’s the only highlight.
The first real movement comes on Saturday morning, August 1st. The swell starts to show from the ESE at 1ft, with a 17-second period. That’s a long period groundswell, which is a good sign, but it’s still tiny. The combined energy is moderate at 122, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NE. It’s surfable, but it’s nothing special. This spot can get crowded, so keep that in mind.
The best window is Sunday morning, August 2nd. The swell holds from the ESE at 2ft, with a long 18-second period. The combined energy is building to 197, and we’ve got light, clean offshore winds from the ENE. This is your go-to. It’s not a classic, but in this flat spell, it’s the one to aim for. Remember, this is a beach break, and with a long period swell, the waves might be a bit straight and hard to line up.
Monday morning, August 3rd, is a carbon copy—2ft ESE swell, 18-second period, and clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is still solid at 188. Same as Sunday, but a touch less quality. The wind switches in the afternoon, so be there early.
After that, it’s back to the flatness. Tuesday and Wednesday the swell drops, and the wind goes onshore. So, to be honest, don’t hold your breath for the next week. The one true standout is Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. It’s not a classic, but it’s all we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 |
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 kJ | 4 | 18 | 64 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 10:58AM1.01m | 9:42PM1.35m | 1:57PM1.02m | 10:23PM1.31m | 4:30PM1.11m | 11:26PM1.28m | 4:25PM1.19m | 00:48AM1.28m | 4:45PM1.26m | 1:59AM1.32m | 5:07PM1.31m | 2:54AM1.37m | 5:29PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:04PM0.90m | 5:39AM0.52m | 3:12PM1.02m | 6:57AM0.47m | 4:59PM1.11m | 8:03AM0.40m | 7:57PM1.13m | 8:56AM0.32m | 9:08PM1.09m | 9:39AM0.25m | 9:52PM1.04m | 10:16AM0.18m | 10:26PM0.97m | ||||||||
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 | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — |
 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 15 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 34 | 31 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 26 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | S 8 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSW 7 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SSE 3 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 11 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | S 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SE 11 | S 7 | SE 19 | S 19 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 11 | SW 7 | SE 16 | S 7 | — | SE 9 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SE 6 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | 20 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | NE 2 | NE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 18 | 64 | — | 13 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 1438 | 11 | 18 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 19 | 37 | 52 | 486 | 52 | 52 | 37 | 2 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 469 | 18 |
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