Kamakura Surf Break

Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.31° N 139.54° E

Issued: 8 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Kamakura sea temperature is
23.5° C

Slightly cooler than normal

Kamakura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kamakura surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,876 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 6 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 6th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 8th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 11th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 17s

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


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Alright, let’s break it down for Kamakura in proper feet and miles per hour.

We’re looking at a slow start. The first few days, Sunday the 5th and Monday the 6th, are pretty average with onshore winds messing things up. Water temp is about 74°, which is normal for the time of year.

Things start to kick off Tuesday the 7th. A moderate offshore breeze from the NNE in the morning with a small 2ft SSE swell on a long 15-second period. It’s building, and the wave energy is moderate (466). The afternoon gets better with a 4ft SSE swell, still a long period, and cleaner cross-offshore winds.

The real window is Wednesday the 8th through to Friday the 10th. Wednesday morning sees a solid 5ft SSE groundswell with a very long 17-second period. The wind is a light cross-offshore, keeping it clean, and the energy is strong (1605). This is for experienced surfers only. The afternoon gets onshore.

Thursday the 9th is a beauty. Glassy conditions in the morning with a 5ft S swell on a 15-second period. Strong energy (1496) and clean as a whistle. Excellent for experienced surfers.

Friday the 10th is the big one. Morning session is glassy again, with a 7ft S swell and a 17-second period. The energy is very strong (2339). This is big, powerful, expert-level stuff. The period is very long, so it’s a proper groundswell. At an exposed beach like Kamakura, that long period can make it heavy and a bit straight, but with glassy wind, the sets will be epic. The afternoon gets messy.

From Saturday the 11th onward, it all goes flat and onshore. Nothing worth your time for over a week.

So for the experienced crew, the standout is Friday morning, July 10th, at Kamakura. Big S swell (7ft), glassy wind, huge energy. Thursday morning the 9th is a close second with glassy conditions and a solid 5ft S swell. Get there early, as it can get busy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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
1
0
0
2
3
3
4
2
3
4
2
3
4
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
5
1.1
SE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SE
14
0.6
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
15
1.1
SE
15
1.2
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
17
1.7
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
14
1.6
S
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.9
S
16
2
S
17
2.1
S
16
1.8
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
111
62
54
51
138
201
543
501
1479
1447
767
1138
811
1723
2318
2352
1622
2574
1872
1429
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
15
SSE
15
E
10
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NNE
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
SSW
5
SSE
5
E
15
SSW
5
SSE
5
SSE
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
30
S
25
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
8:38PM1.40m
7:53AM1.24m
9:08PM1.40m
8:57AM1.15m
9:41PM1.39m
10:25AM1.08m
10:19PM1.38m
12:23PM1.08m
11:04PM1.37m
2:23PM1.16m
00:00AM1.38m
3:43PM1.29m
1:03AM1.41m
Low Tide
1:46PM0.33m
2:30AM0.77m
2:20PM0.45m
3:25AM0.71m
2:58PM0.60m
4:28AM0.62m
3:44PM0.76m
5:38AM0.51m
4:47PM0.92m
6:49AM0.38m
6:20PM1.05m
7:55AM0.23m
7:58PM1.11m
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:31
4:31
4:33
4:33
4:33
4:33
4:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:00
7:00
6:59
6:59
6:59
6:59
6:58
 mm
3
1
2
7
8
17
1
Temp °C
24
25
23
21
21
20
23
25
23
25
25
23
24
25
23
25
26
24
25
25
24
Feels °C
26
26
24
23
21
19
23
25
24
27
26
24
25
25
25
27
27
26
25
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SSE
14
0.7
SSE
15
1.1
SE
15
1.2
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
17
1.7
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
14
1.6
S
15
1.4
SSE
14
1.9
S
16
2
S
17
2.1
S
16
1.8
SSW
16
2.1
SSW
17
1.9
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
16
Energy kJ
4
35
62
39
23
138
201
543
501
1479
1447
767
1138
811
1723
2318
2352
1622
2574
1872
1429
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
15
0.4
SE
15
0.4
SE
14
0.5
SE
7
0.6
SE
12
0.9
E
7
0.6
SSE
20
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
1
S
16
0.7
S
19
1
S
17
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
1.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
4
2
9
54
51
23
110
83
304
126
106
539
358
593
28
21
938
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
SW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
SW
6
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SW
7
0.8
SE
11
0.8
SE
11
0.7
ESE
8
Energy kJ
2
1
4
2
27
2
155
137
58
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
5
1.1
SE
7
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.6
S
4
Energy kJ
19
111
3
3
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
5
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
1
Distance (km)
490
65
2
0
65
2
0
0
0
0
19
26
0
19
11
0
65
13
78
78
77
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
8
9
9
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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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