
Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 15s period, SSE swell with 22 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kamakura this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 0.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be honest – this outlook for Kamakura is a real bummer. We’re looking at a long, quiet stretch. For the first nine days, from Sunday, July 19th, all the way through Monday, July 27th, there’s just nothing to get excited about. The waves are tiny, the energy is flat, and the conditions are plain poor. It’s a proper dead spell, so don’t bother checking the cams until we hit the last week of July.
We finally get a pulse on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning shows a south swell around 4ft at 14 seconds from the south. The combined energy hits 494 (moderate), but the wind is light cross-onshore, making it a bit tricky. Still, it’s the first real sign of life. The swell builds through the day, hitting 5ft by Tuesday afternoon, but a strong 19 mph onshore wind from the south trashes it. That’s a no-go for a paddle board.
Wednesday, July 29th, is the standout, but it’s for experts only. We’ve got a solid 6ft south swell with a very long 15-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1547 (strong). This is proper groundswell, but the wind is howling onshore from the south at 19 mph, so the surface is going to be choppy and messy. This is way more of a kite-surfing day than a clean paddle-surfing day. The south swell direction is a good match for Kamakura, but the wind is the killer.
Thursday, July 30th, has the biggest swell of the window, with a 7ft south swell, 15-second period, and energy roaring at 2097 (very strong). That’s a heavy, powerful ocean. The morning sees a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-shore wind, which might offer the best shot for a session if you’re a seasoned charger. This is big, powerful, and definitely not for beginners. The afternoon drops a bit to 6ft, but the wind stays onshore.
After that peak, Friday, July 31st, and into the weekend, the swell drops off fast. Friday morning has 3ft from the southeast with light onshore winds, and it’s just marginal. By Saturday, August 1st, it’s back to tiny 1.0ft with glassy conditions, but there’s almost no energy. The water temp is sitting at a warm 79°, which is about average for this time of year.
Bottom line: if you’re an expert, keep an eye on the morning of July 30th for a chance at some big, raw south swell. For everyone else, this is a period to sit out. The forecast can always change, so don’t write it off completely, but right now, it’s a quiet run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 8 | S 3 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | ESE 11 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 11 | SW 4 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 15 |
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9 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:23PM1.41m | 8:20AM1.23m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:50PM0.42m | 2:33AM0.63m | 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 | ||||||||
4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 22 | — | 9 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 12 | S 8 | SSW 3 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 19 | S 5 | SSW 8 | SE 17 | S 7 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 |
5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | — | S 10 | S 7 | SE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | S 7 | SE 11 | S 7 | SE 7 | SE 19 | S 8 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 11 | SE 16 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 |
3 | — | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 2 | SW 4 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | S 2 | — | — | S 2 | S 3 |
1 | 8 | 4 | — | 4 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 10 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 13 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 57 | 77 | 57 | 18 | 142 | 37 | 52 | 250 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 |
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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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