
Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, S swell with 24 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s 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 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 9AM. 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 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what we've got coming up for Kamakura.
First up, the water temperature is about 82°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Feels nice.
Honestly, the next week and a bit is pretty grim. We're looking at a real flat spell from Friday, July 24th, right through to the morning of Monday, August 3rd. Nothing but tiny, weak dribble with onshore winds more often than not. You're not missing a thing.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Monday, August 3rd. It's only a tiny 3-foot swell from the south, but the wind goes glassy. That's a rare treat. The wave energy is still weak (67), so don't expect much power, but if you're desperate for a clean, small wave, that's your window.
Tuesday, August 4th afternoon sees a bit more size. We get a 2-foot southeast swell, but it's a long-period groundswell at 15 seconds, pushing the energy into the moderate range (128). The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the northeast. The longer period will mean better shaped waves, but at a beach break like Kamakura, it might be a bit straight. Still, it's surfable and clean.
Then things get interesting, but only for the experts. From Wednesday, August 5th, the swell really starts to build. By Thursday, August 6th, we're looking at a 5 to 6-foot southeast swell with a very long 17-second period. The energy is strong (1453 to 1843), and the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the north-northeast. This is the best window for a confident surfer. The wave quality is good, but the size is getting into the "too big for beginners" zone.
Now, for the big standouts – and a major caveat. Friday, August 7th, and Saturday, August 8th, pump with serious swell. On Friday morning, we've got a 10-foot southeast swell with an 18-second period, powerful offshore winds from the north-northeast, and a massive wave energy reading of 5274. The conditions are perfect. Saturday is even bigger, with a 13-foot swell from the south-southeast and strong offshore winds. The energy is enormous (9633 to 10270). The forecast says the wind and tide are favorable, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is for absolute experts only, and even then, it's a heavy, powerful ocean. Most folks will be watching from the shore. If you're not an expert, it's a no-go.
So, to wrap it up: a long flat spell, a tiny glassy morning on the 3rd for the patient, a solid but manageable day on the 6th for the confident, and then a massive, expert-only event on the 7th and 8th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
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17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 3:40AM1.42m | 5:51PM1.39m | 4:21AM1.46m | 6:13PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:50AM0.14m | 10:58PM0.90m | 11:21AM0.13m | 11:30PM0.83m | |||||||
— | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | |
6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 11 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
8 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 24 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 17 | S 7 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 11 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
11 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 16 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 4 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | S 8 |
5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | — | — | S 2 | — | — | S 2 | SSE 3 | NE 3 | — | ESE 3 | E 3 | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 2 | — | — | — | S 3 |
17 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 37 | 18 | 52 | 52 | 18 | 78 | 6 | 486 | 37 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 56 | 62 | 52 | 18 | 57 | 77 | 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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