
Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, S swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kamakura this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 0.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Kamakura’s got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ll be straight with you – we’ve got a long, quiet stretch to get through. For the first week and a bit, from Monday the 20th of July right through to the end of the month, the surf is mostly flat or just plain poor. The swell is tiny, under 2 ft, and the wind is often onshore or cross-shore, messing up any chance of a decent wave. The combined energy is barely a whisper, in the single digits and low teens. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday morning the 22nd where it’s glassy, but the swell is only 0.3 ft, so it’s not worth paddling out for. Thursday the 23rd morning has a clean cross-offshore breeze, but again, the swell is just 0.3 ft. It’s a real frustrating start. We then drift through the rest of the week with nothing but poor conditions, and the energy stays weak.
Now, looking ahead, things start to get interesting right at the end of the month. We finally see a pulse of proper swell. On Tuesday the 28th of July, the morning bumps up to 5 ft from the south with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1092 (moderate), and the wind is light from the south, right onshore. It’s described as "marginal," but it’s a sign of life. The real standout, however, is shaping up for Friday the 31st of July. The morning is looking excellent for experienced surfers, with a 8 ft south-southwest swell, a 15-second period, and glassy conditions. The energy is a massive 2684 (strong). That’s a proper groundswell, and the offshore light wind will make it clean. But hold on to your board for the afternoon – it’s predicting a 15 ft south swell with a 16-second period. That’s a monster, with a combined energy of 11914 (very strong). The wind is light cross-shore, but the forecast warns the swell is going to be too big for the break. This is serious, expert-only territory, and even then, you’d want to be very careful. The 8 ft morning session is your best bet for a quality, heavy wave.
The following Saturday the 1st of August, the swell is still solid at 7 ft from the southwest, but a fresh 19 mph cross-offshore wind will make it messy and difficult. By Sunday the 2nd, it all drops off again, fading back to small, poor surf for the rest of the outlook.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off. The best window is the morning of Friday the 31st of July at Kamakura, with a strong, clean 8 ft south-southwest groundswell, but it’s for the experienced crew only. The big afternoon swell is a spectacle, but not for paddling. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, don’t get your hopes up for the next few days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | ESE 11 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | S 3 | S 11 |
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7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 11 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:47PM1.39m | 9:25AM1.10m | 9:12PM1.37m | 10:58AM1.01m | 9:42PM1.35m | 1:57PM1.02m | 10:23PM1.31m | 4:30PM1.11m | 11:26PM1.28m | 4:25PM1.19m | 00:48AM1.28m | 4:45PM1.26m | 1:59AM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:18PM0.59m | 3:26AM0.59m | 2:43PM0.76m | 4:27AM0.55m | 3:04PM0.90m | 5:39AM0.52m | 3:12PM1.02m | 6:57AM0.47m | 4:59PM1.11m | 8:03AM0.40m | 7:57PM1.13m | 8:56AM0.32m | 9:08PM1.09m | ||||||||
4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 13 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 32 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | S 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 15 | S 11 |
7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | S 7 | SE 11 | SSE 7 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 6 | SE 19 | S 19 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 17 | SE 16 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 14 |
4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | S 2 | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 |
1 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 10 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 12 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 250 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 65 | 77 | 26 |
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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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