Kamakura surf break

Kamakura surfForecast / Kanagawa / Japan

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 26 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
20.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 29th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.5
S
4
1.3
S
6
1.7
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
0.9
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.8
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
21
15
14
15
10
14
8
126
286
136
113
11
15
8
55
78
144
161
202
290
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
S
0
NNE
15
NE
5
SE
20
SSW
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
5
NE
15
SE
25
NE
5
SSE
30
S
10
S
10
NE
20
SSE
5
NW
5
SE
20
SSW
20
SSW
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
on
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
1:50PM1.13m
1:23AM1.34m
2:57PM1.20m
1:53AM1.37m
3:47PM1.27m
2:23AM1.40m
4:29PM1.32m
2:53AM1.42m
5:07PM1.36m
3:24AM1.44m
5:43PM1.37m
3:56AM1.45m
6:19PM1.37m
Low Tide
7:11PM0.78m
8:20AM0.47m
8:04PM0.85m
8:56AM0.34m
8:49PM0.90m
9:29AM0.24m
9:30PM0.93m
10:02AM0.17m
10:06PM0.95m
10:36AM0.13m
10:40PM0.97m
11:10AM0.11m
11:12PM0.98m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:31
4:30
4:30
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:46
6:47
6:47
6:49
6:50
6:50
1
Temp °C
23
24
22
24
25
23
21
21
22
24
26
24
22
22
21
24
24
21
23
23
20
23
24
23
24
26
23
22
21
25
27
28
19
19
18
19
24
22
22
22
21
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
SE
10
0.2
ESE
9
0.1
E
12
1.1
S
7
0.1
SE
12
0.9
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
E
12
0.3
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
13
0.8
SSW
12
1
S
12
Energy kJ
20
21
15
14
15
10
14
8
3
131
6
113
11
3
8
12
78
144
161
202
290
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
E
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
E
12
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
15
0.4
S
13
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
11
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
8
3
3
4
1
4
3
2
3
4
3
5
3
4
55
26
7
9
5
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
15
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
6
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
13
0.2
ESE
13
0.1
E
10
0.2
ESE
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
E
12
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
11
0.2
E
10
0.3
SE
11
Energy kJ
4
2
5
1
7
4
4
3
16
2
15
4
3
6
3
6
6
5
5
7
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
S
4
1.3
S
6
1.7
SSW
7
1.1
SSW
7
0.3
NE
3
0.8
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
7
1.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
4
8
126
286
136
1
15
8
11
25
183
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
18
18
52
52
18
37
65
78
13
0
77
37
52
505
37
0
65
0
2
65
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Kanagawa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
6
7
9
6
7
6
6
5
5
4
5
4
7
4
5
6
5
6
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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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