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Kamakura surfForecast / Kanagawa / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Thursday 21 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
20.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Sunday (May 24) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 24th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 28th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri morning, light winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, near gales from the S by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | |
57 | 404 | 104 | 55 | 28 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 23 | 35 | 101 | 86 | 42 | 12 | 36 | 27 | 24 | 34 | 360 | 607 | 498 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 9:39PM1.30m | 7:09AM1.36m | 10:39PM1.27m | 8:20AM1.23m | 11:32PM1.27m | 10:09AM1.11m | 00:15AM1.28m | 12:14PM1.08m | 00:51AM1.31m | 1:50PM1.13m | 1:23AM1.34m | 2:57PM1.20m | 1:53AM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:59PM0.12m | 2:09AM1.08m | 2:55PM0.27m | 3:37AM1.04m | 3:56PM0.43m | 5:22AM0.94m | 5:03PM0.58m | 6:44AM0.78m | 6:10PM0.69m | 7:38AM0.62m | 7:11PM0.78m | 8:20AM0.47m | 8:04PM0.85m | ||||||||
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 | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — |
 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — |
1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 19 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
21 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 7 | SSW 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | N 3 | E 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 14 |
 kJ | 56 | 220 | 104 | 55 | 28 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 35 | 101 | 86 | 42 | 6 | 36 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 11 | E 11 | SE 7 | SE 6 | S 8 | E 12 | — | — | SW 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 14 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 11 | SSE 7 | E 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | E 10 | — | — | E 16 | SSW 8 | S 12 | E 10 | S 10 | SE 11 | SE 14 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSW 7 | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 3 | SE 6 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 |
| kJ | 57 | 404 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 5 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 24 | 34 | 360 | 607 | 498 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 490 | 0 | 40 | 145 | 509 | 754 | 798 | 885 | 37 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 840 | 2037 | 490 | 490 | 469 |
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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.
Kamakura is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Kamakura. If you plan a holiday in Kanagawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kamakura. Kamakura has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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