
Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, SSE swell with 5,135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, coming to you live from the shores of Kamakura. Let’s be honest, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, and we’ve got a long quiet spell to get through first.
The first real surfable energy doesn’t show up until Sunday morning, the 2nd of August. The early part of the week is a write-off – tiny, weak swells with poor conditions. But Sunday’s dawn patrol has a glimmer of hope. We’re looking at a 1ft swell from the ESE, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That groundswell energy is moderate (104), and the glassy offshore wind from the ENE will have it looking clean. The water temp is sitting at 81°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th see the swell really start to build, coming from the SE. Monday morning brings 3ft, and by Tuesday morning we’re up to 5ft, with the period hanging around 16-17 seconds. The wind is a clean cross-off from the NE all through that period, so the lines will be tidy. The combined energy jumps from 486 to 1379, showing a solid pulse of power.
Now, the standout window is Wednesday the 5th through Thursday the 6th. This is where it gets serious. Wednesday morning sees 8ft from the SSE, and by the afternoon it’s a solid 10ft. The energy is pumping – 3549 and then 5383. Thursday morning peaks at 12ft from the S with a massive 6113 energy reading. The winds are favorable, with cross-off breezes, but the plain truth is this swell is too big for the break at Kamakura. The score says it all: this is for experts only. The long period (15-17 seconds) will make for powerful, thick lines, but it’ll be a washing machine. For the average punter, this might be more interesting for the kite surfers.
After that peak, the swell backs off quickly. Friday the 7th is still 8ft in the morning but with a risk of thunderstorms and a cross-shore wind, it’s messy. By Saturday the 8th we’re down to 4ft, and the wind goes onshore in the afternoon. The following week, from the 9th through the 14th, it’s mostly small and weak again, with poor surf conditions. There’s a tiny pulse on the 12th, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
So, the best bet is the Thursday morning, the 6th of August, if you’re a solid, experienced surfer. The 12ft S swell with clean cross-off winds and that huge energy is the true standout. For everyone else, the early Sunday morning the 2nd or the clean Monday and Tuesday mornings (3rd and 4th) offer smaller, more manageable options with good conditions.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 17 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 34 | 22 | 31 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 46 | 99 | 106 | 203 | 493 | 671 | 1087 | 1537 | 2259 | 3296 | 4456 | 5135 | 4181 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:13PM1.42m | 5:00AM1.48m | 6:34PM1.44m | 5:38AM1.47m | 6:56PM1.46m | 6:18AM1.43m | 7:18PM1.47m | 7:00AM1.37m | 7:41PM1.46m | 7:48AM1.28m | 8:05PM1.45m | 8:47AM1.18m | 8:32PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:30PM0.83m | 11:50AM0.15m | 00:03AM0.75m | 12:19PM0.20m | 00:38AM0.68m | 12:47PM0.29m | 1:14AM0.61m | 1:15PM0.41m | 1:55AM0.55m | 1:43PM0.55m | 2:41AM0.50m | 2:13PM0.72m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | |
6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 6 | SE 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SE 15 | SE 17 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 |
10 | 34 | 22 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 46 | 99 | 106 | 203 | 493 | 671 | 1087 | 1537 | 2259 | 3296 | 4456 | 5135 | 4181 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 18 | S 6 | S 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | — | E 14 | SE 20 | — | — | — | — | S 21 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 1 | — | 4 | 1299 | — | — | — | — | 709 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 11 | S 8 | SE 15 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | S 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 31 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 78 | 56 | 57 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 14 |
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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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