
Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SE swell with 600 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s comin’ up for Kamakura.
Right now, the surf is flat as a pancake. We’re lookin’ at a solid stretch of tiny, weak waves with poor conditions through the end of July and into the first few days of August. The combined energy is barely a whisper, and most of the time the wind is onshore or just messy. You’re better off keepin’ the board in the car for now.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. The swell starts to build from the SE at 4ft, with a long period of 18 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, and the energy jumps to 791 (moderate). The wind is a clean cross-offshore out of the NE at 9 mph, so the waves should be clean. This is a point-break setup, so that long period will wrap in nicely. It’s the best on offer in the whole forecast. The crowd situation here is “sometimes,” so you might have a few friends out, but it’s not a zoo.
The swell keeps building through Wednesday, August 5th, with the morning seeing 8ft SE swell (energy 4304 – strong), but the wind freshens to 22 mph. By the afternoon, the swell hits 10ft, which is too big for most, and the forecast says it’s too big for the break. This is for experts only. If you’re a strong paddler, the morning of the 5th could be a memorable session, but the wind is a factor.
Water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.
Then things get a bit wild. August 6th sees 13ft swells, but the wind is cross-shore and choppy, and the energy is enormous (over 7758 – very strong). This is serious, heavy stuff, and not for a relaxed paddle. The conditions are poor for surfing, but for a kite surfer, that setup looks a lot more interesting than for a paddle surfer.
After that, the swell drops but the wind stays messy through the weekend, with onshore flow and lumpy conditions. The energy drops back to moderate levels but the wind is cross-on or onshore, so it’s not worth the paddle out.
The second week of the forecast fades out again. Monday, August 10th, has a brief window of small (2ft) S swell with offshore wind in the morning, but the energy is weak. After that, it’s back to tiny, poor waves through to the end of the record.
So, the standout is Tuesday, August 4th morning. That’s the one to circle. The rest of the run is either flat, blown out, or too big. Keep your eyes on the sky, because it’s a long wait for a good one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 3 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 17 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 15 |
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16 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 29 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 55 | 51 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:54AM1.37m | 5:29PM1.36m | 3:40AM1.42m | 5:51PM1.39m | 4:21AM1.46m | 6:13PM1.42m | 5:00AM1.48m | 6:34PM1.44m | 5:38AM1.47m | 6:56PM1.46m | 6:18AM1.43m | 7:18PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:52PM1.04m | 10:16AM0.18m | 10:26PM0.97m | 10:50AM0.14m | 10:58PM0.90m | 11:21AM0.13m | 11:30PM0.83m | 11:50AM0.15m | 00:03AM0.75m | 12:19PM0.20m | 00:38AM0.68m | 12:47PM0.29m | 1:14AM0.61m | ||||||
— | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | |
6:50 | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 10 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 15 |
14 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 18 | 22 | 29 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 55 | 51 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SSW 7 | SE 9 | S 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 14 | ESE 16 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | — | 8 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 11 | SE 17 | SSE 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — |
— | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | — | S 3 | SW 4 | — | — | NE 2 | — | S 3 | — | — | S 7 | S 4 | — | S 2 | SSW 7 | — | S 2 | S 3 |
1 | — | 1 | 22 | — | — | 1 | — | 11 | — | — | 14 | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 52 | 18 | 77 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 40 | 18 | 78 | 77 | 57 | 57 | 74 | 75 | 78 | 37 | 19 | 78 | 77 |
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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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