Kamakura surf break

Kamakura surfForecast / Kanagawa / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Friday 29 May 2026 JST
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Kamakura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kamakura sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Kamakura surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, S swell with 5,078 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with S 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 Friday (May 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 4th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 4th Jun)16ft (5.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 154mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon morning, near gales from the SSE by Wed night).

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SE
6
0.5
S
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
S
16
0.4
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.4
SSW
17
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
4
SSE
9
2.5
S
11
1.4
SSW
12
1
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
66
35
10
21
8
21
50
132
116
462
472
452
342
362
158
206
2196
1575
550
209
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
15
E
5
ENE
5
SSW
20
S
15
SSE
10
ENE
15
SSW
10
S
5
ESE
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
30
S
20
S
15
SE
20
N
50
SSE
20
S
10
SSW
5
NE
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-off
on
on
cross
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
off
on
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:29PM1.32m
2:53AM1.42m
5:07PM1.36m
3:24AM1.44m
5:43PM1.37m
3:56AM1.45m
6:19PM1.37m
4:28AM1.46m
6:55PM1.35m
5:02AM1.45m
7:33PM1.33m
5:36AM1.42m
8:12PM1.31m
Low Tide
9:29AM0.24m
9:30PM0.93m
10:02AM0.17m
10:06PM0.95m
10:36AM0.13m
10:40PM0.97m
11:10AM0.11m
11:12PM0.98m
11:45AM0.12m
11:45PM0.99m
12:21PM0.15m
00:21AM0.99m
12:57PM0.20m
1:02AM0.99m
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:47
6:49
6:50
6:50
6:51
6:51
6:52
1
1
9
65
79
Temp °C
25
25
21
23
23
22
25
24
23
25
25
22
21
22
21
20
21
23
24
25
25
27
25
21
21
21
19
25
22
22
23
22
20
20
19
18
20
19
18
26
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
7
0.8
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
11
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.3
SW
15
2.5
S
11
1.6
SSE
10
1
SSW
10
Energy kJ
109
66
35
10
5
8
7
50
132
82
462
472
452
342
362
158
206
35
1412
445
209
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSW
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
11
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
11
0.5
S
10
0.1
SE
11
0.6
WSW
17
2.1
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
12
0.6
SE
8
Energy kJ
6
6
6
9
3
5
21
49
70
116
5
5
5
5
5
51
5
197
1575
550
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
12
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
14
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
E
10
0.3
SE
11
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
14
1.3
S
10
0.2
E
10
Energy kJ
4
4
5
1
3
15
6
5
55
17
19
4
4
9
5
4
320
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
S
6
0.3
S
3
0.3
SSE
6
0.7
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
0.8
S
4
0.6
S
4
0.4
S
4
0.6
SSE
5
4
SSE
9
0.6
N
3
Energy kJ
31
21
2
6
13
8
20
10
6
17
2196
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
2
0
18
78
77
18
78
9
8
78
13
77
78
78
78
0
505
486
13
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Kanagawa
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
9
9
4
5
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
7
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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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