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.

This stretch is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got a chance of something decent early in the week, but then it's gonna go pretty flat for a long stretch. Overall, get out there early in the window if you can.

The best bet on offer is Tuesday morning, September 8th. We’ll see a 5ft south swell roll in, and the wind is going to turn light and offshore from the north-northeast. That combo is going to result in some clean, lined-up waves. The combined swell energy is a solid 540 (moderate), so there's some punch there, but not so much that it’s out of control. It's a good size for all levels, and a beginner-friendly spot like Kamakura should be fun. Crowds are possible here, so don't sleep in if you want a peak.

Tuesday afternoon looks even better for cleanliness, with the wind dropping to glassy calm and the swell settling to a clean 4ft from the south with a short 8-second period. Energy's still there at 277 (moderate). It'll be smaller but glassy, perfect for a longboard or a fun-sized board.

Now, looking ahead, Wednesday the 9th turns ugly. The swell jumps up to 6ft in the morning and 8ft in the afternoon, but the wind swings onshore from the south-west, turning things into a choppy mess. By Thursday the 10th, the swell is dropping fast, and we get into a real flat spell. From Thursday the 10th all the way through to Monday the 21st of September, there’s barely a ripple. For about ten days, it’s just tiny, weak waves with no energy to speak of. The few pulses that come through are too small to ride.

Then, right at the tail end of the forecast, on Tuesday morning, September 22nd, there's a flicker of hope. A tiny 3ft south-east swell rolls in with a *very* long period of 17 seconds. The wind is glassy calm. That long period means the energy is way up there at 429 (moderate), but with that direction and period, it could be a bit straight and tricky on a beach break like Kamakura. Still, with glassy conditions, it's worth checking. Just keep your expectations low on the size. That one is a promising but less certain long-range call.

So, the standout is absolutely Tuesday the 8th. Tuesday morning is your call.

Stay stoked, catch one for me.
Rusty.

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