Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. To be honest, it’s a bit of a flat spell out there for Kamakura. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf ahead, so you’ll want to keep your expectations in check. The first few days are looking pretty marginal, and there’s a real gap in quality before we might see anything worth getting excited about.

Sunday morning (the 9th) is about the best it gets to start. We’re looking at a small 2ft SSW swell with a 10-second period. The wind is glassy and light, which is a huge plus, making the water look clean even if the waves are small. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. The combined energy is a weak 151, so there’s just not much push behind it. The water temp is 81°, which is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

From Sunday afternoon, it drops off. The wind swings onshore and the swell fades. We’re looking at a few days of poor conditions and tiny waves. Monday (the 10th) has a bit of a cross-off breeze but the swell is down to 2ft to 2ft. Tuesday (the 11th) morning is glassy again, but the swell is a weak 2ft with not much behind it. The energy is down in the 70s, which is just weak. Tuesday afternoon brings a fresh onshore breeze, which is going to chop things up.

Wednesday (the 12th) through the weekend is a write-off. The swell is dropping to 1ft or less, and the winds are mostly cross or onshore. There’s a period of light rain and some fresh offshore breezes, but with wave heights that small, it’s not going to be worth the paddle. The energy is bottoming out, with values in the 40s and 50s. It’s a pretty bleak outlook.

The following week doesn’t offer much hope either. The swell stays small, mostly under 2ft, and the winds are all over the place. There’s a bit of a lift on the 22nd (Saturday) with a 2ft S swell and morning light cross-shore wind, but the energy is still only moderate (101). It’s still not enough to get excited about. The last day, the 24th (Monday), shows a 2ft SSW swell with glassy conditions, but again, it’s small and the energy is weak.

Honestly, there’s nothing here that’s a standout. The best you can hope for is a few clean but small waves on Sunday morning. For a beginner, these tiny waves are fine, but for anyone looking for a real surf, it’s a frustrating stretch. The swell is just too small and weak, and the wind is often not helping. If you’re desperate, you might get a few knee-high rollers, but it’s not going to be memorable. This is one of those times where you might be better off doing something else. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s looking flat.

Rusty

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