
Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, S swell with 3,035 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 (Sep 03) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll level with you – the next 16 days for Kamakura are a tough watch for most of it. There’s a real long stretch of small, junky, onshore slop, and then a glimmer of something proper right at the end. Let’s break it down.
We start off on Thursday, September 3rd, with a tiny 2ft south swell at 9 seconds and a weak combined energy of just 45. The wind is onshore and howling, so it’s a write-off. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing weird. Friday the 4th sees a little improvement – the swell lifts to 2ft, same south direction, but the wind goes light cross-offshore, making it clean. It’s surfable, but only just – the energy is still low at 85. Don’t get your hopes up.
From Saturday the 5th right through to Tuesday the 15th, it’s a brutal run. The swell hovers between 0.7ft and 5ft, mostly with poor wind directions and a lot of rain. The bigger pulse on Tuesday the 8th hits 5ft from the south, but the wind is cross-on and the energy is moderate (491), but it’s messy. It’s not worth paddling out for. That stretch of about 10 days is a dead zone – small, choppy, and uninspiring.
Now, the real standout is right at the end of the forecast. On Thursday, September 17th, we get a glassy morning with a 3ft south swell and a very long period of 14 seconds. The energy jumps to 437 (moderate), and the wind is glassy – that’s about as clean as it gets. This is groundswell with that long period, so it’ll be a bit straight on the beach, but the conditions will be pristine. Then Friday the 18th brings a 4ft south-southeast swell at 15 seconds, with clean cross-offshore winds, and the energy is strong at 1057. This is the best of the lot – a proper, clean, long-period swell. It’s a bit big for complete beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is the session to aim for. Keep in mind, it’s a week and a half away, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it looks promising.
Kamakura is an exposed beach, so long-period swells like that can be a bit tricky, but with the wind so clean, it’ll still be a fun paddle. The crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have company, but not a circus.
Bottom line: the first two weeks are a waste of time. The only real lights are the 17th and 18th. If you’ve got the patience, wait for that.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 120mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 125mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, near gales from the S by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
37 | 39 | 94 | 91 | 73 | 55 | 50 | 36 | 26 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 67 | 66 | 78 | 493 | 479 | 371 | 1659 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:44AM1.20m | 7:34PM1.45m | 10:22AM1.10m | 8:03PM1.40m | 8:44PM1.32m | 3:37PM1.25m | 10:47PM1.25m | 3:45PM1.33m | 1:09AM1.28m | 4:04PM1.39m | 2:28AM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:06AM0.32m | 1:35PM0.87m | 3:03AM0.35m | 1:52PM1.01m | 4:23AM0.38m | 6:12AM0.37m | 7:15PM1.21m | 7:42AM0.29m | 8:41PM1.09m | 8:43AM0.22m | 9:20PM0.95m | ||||||||
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | |
6:07 | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 96 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 22 | 28 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 12 | 18 | 11 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | — |
37 | 39 | 4 | 91 | 73 | 55 | 50 | 36 | 26 | 23 | 14 | 25 | 67 | 66 | 78 | 224 | 479 | 371 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SE 10 | S 13 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 9 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | E 10 | SE 10 | — |
10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 46 | 2 | 26 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 13 | — | E 12 | SE 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SE 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | — |
4 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 10 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 9 | NE 3 | — | NNE 2 | N 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | — | S 3 | S 8 | — | — | S 13 |
— | — | 94 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 15 | 25 | 15 | 7 | — | 1 | 493 | — | — | 1659 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 92 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 40 | 488 | 486 | 486 | 486 | 486 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 551 | 490 | 488 |
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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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