Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, S swell with 306 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here again, looking at the Kamakura zone. We're in for a bit of a slow burn, but the back half of this forecast is where the real fun is. Let's walk through it day by day.
Right now, the first week is pretty much a total flat spell. From Thursday, the 10th, through to the 19th of September, we're looking at a long, empty run. The swell is tiny, barely pushing 2 feet on most days, and the wind is mostly a cross-off or onshore breeze. It's just not happening. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no shock there, but you won't be needing a thick suit for the small stuff.
Now, hold on to your boards, because things change dramatically on Sunday, the 20th. That morning, we finally see some life. The swell jumps to 5 feet from the SSE with a very long period of 16 seconds. That's a proper groundswell. The combined energy is a massive 1321 (moderate wave energy), and with a gentle offshore breeze from the NNE, it's going to be clean. This is a standout window. The cross-off wind on the 20th afternoon will mess with the shape a bit, so get out there early.
Monday, the 21st, is for the brave. The swell is up to 8 feet from the SSE, with that same long 16-second period, and the energy is now 3169 (strong wave energy). It's big and powerful. The wind is light and variable, but the wave state is a "light cross-shore with small crossing wind ripples," so it's not perfect. This is definitely expert territory; anything over 8 feet is only for the very experienced.
Tuesday, the 22nd, is a no-go. The swell is predicted to be 13 feet from the S with an 18-second period. That's 10058 energy (very strong wave energy). It's simply too big for this break, and the onshore wind will make it a washing machine. For the experienced, this is a day to watch from the beach.
After that big pulse, Thursday the 24th offers a window as the swell drops to 5 feet from the S. The wind is a strong offshore from the NNE, which will clean it right up, but the period is down to 11 seconds. The energy is 696 (moderate wave energy). It's a "marginal" call, but if you're a strong paddler, that offshore wind could make for some fun, clean lines.
The best of the whole forecast is hands down the Sunday morning, the 20th. That 5 foot SSE groundswell with the 16-second period and clean offshore winds is the one to circle on your calendar. It's a week and a half away, so keep an eye on the charts, but it looks promising.
Stay stoked, and I'll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 306 | 143 | 66 | 45 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 35 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 3:26AM1.47m | 4:45PM1.46m | 4:15AM1.53m | 5:04PM1.49m | 4:59AM1.54m | 5:23PM1.50m | 5:40AM1.52m | 5:42PM1.51m | 6:20AM1.46m | 6:01PM1.51m | 6:59AM1.37m | 6:19PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:53PM0.79m | 10:09AM0.18m | 10:25PM0.63m | 10:43AM0.24m | 10:57PM0.49m | 11:14AM0.34m | 11:29PM0.37m | 11:42AM0.46m | 00:01AM0.29m | 12:07PM0.58m | 00:33AM0.26m | 12:29PM0.71m | 1:07AM0.28m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | 14 | — | 6 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 306 | 143 | 66 | 45 | 28 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 25 | 35 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | E 12 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | — |
| kJ | 9 | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 15 | E 15 | E 16 | SE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | SE 9 | E 13 | — | SW 7 | E 15 | SW 7 | S 7 | E 12 | S 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | NNE 2 | NNE 2 | NNE 2 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 18 | 19 | 37 | 77 | 78 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 18 |
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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).
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