Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,275 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with SSE 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 (Aug 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 17s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Kamakura's got cookin' for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a slow start. We're lookin' at a pretty flat run for the first six days with nothing worth paddlin' out for. A few tiny blips here and there, but the wave energy is weak (44), and the wind ain't helpin' at all. Hang loose, it won't stay like this forever.
Now, things start to get a little more interesting around Monday the 24th of August. Monday morning we see a pulse of new energy comin' in, over 3ft of south-southeast swell, and the period jumps up to 14 seconds – that's proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 457, so there's some grunt behind it. But here's the catch: the wind is howlin' straight onshore, which is gonna chop it up. Not the best look, but you'll see some lines on the banks if you're keen.
The best window in the whole 16-day stretch? I'm callin' it now: Tuesday the 25th of August, first light. That morning session has a solid 5ft of south-southeast swell with that long 14-second period, and the energy is pumpin' at 1128. The wind? It's light and onshore but the low score tells me the quality ain't quite there. It's still the best shot of the week by a long shot. The water's warm too, around 81°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year.
After that, we get a bit of a lull. Wind stays onshore or howlin' for most of the end of August and into the first days of September. There's a glassy moment on Friday the 28th of August morning, but the swell is small at 3ft with weak energy (139). Surfable, but ordinary.
Finally, there's a flicker of hope. Saturday the 5th of September morning sees a decent offshore breeze (NNE at 12 mph) with a 2ft south-southwest swell and a solid 12-second period. The energy is moderate (215), and the forecast expects good conditions. This is our other standout – a far-off call, but it looks promising for a clean, small-wave session on the points.
Look, Kamakura is exposed to the south, so it needs the right angle. This run has a few windows where the swell and wind might line up, but it's not a classic week. Don't expect any big, clean barrels. The water stays warm, so you won't need a thick suit. Keep an eye on that Tuesday morning the 25th and the Saturday morning the 5th if the forecast holds.
Stay stoked, and don't bother on those dead-flat days unless you just want a tan.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 82 | 330 | 596 | 1275 | 733 | 943 | 816 | 673 | 447 | 203 | 103 | 125 | 158 | 122 | 110 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:50PM1.23m | 4:23PM1.21m | 00:26AM1.21m | 4:23PM1.27m | 1:56AM1.27m | 4:35PM1.33m | 2:52AM1.35m | 4:51PM1.38m | 3:36AM1.42m | 5:08PM1.43m | 4:16AM1.48m | 5:27PM1.46m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:42AM0.47m | 8:28PM1.14m | 8:40AM0.38m | 9:13PM1.05m | 9:21AM0.30m | 9:43PM0.96m | 9:55AM0.23m | 10:11PM0.85m | 10:25AM0.20m | 10:39PM0.74m | 10:54AM0.20m | 11:08PM0.63m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 5 | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SE 13 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 10 |
32 | 31 | 25 | 14 | 82 | 330 | 596 | 1275 | 733 | 943 | 816 | 673 | 447 | 203 | 103 | 125 | 158 | 122 | 110 | 104 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SSW 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | E 15 | S 17 | E 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SE 15 | SSE 10 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 14 | 113 | 251 | 17 | 350 | 3 | 33 | 125 | 33 | 47 | 42 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | SSE 4 | SSE 18 | SSW 8 | SW 9 | ESE 10 | E 14 | SW 10 | SW 10 | ESE 12 | E 12 | E 16 | — | — | ESE 13 | SE 14 | E 13 | ESE 8 |
5 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 31 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 29 | 25 | 5 | — | — | 35 | 8 | 13 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 8 | SW 3 | SW 9 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 4 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 9 | 41 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 37 | 25 | 21 | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 19 | 52 | 19 | 2 | 18 | 92 | 13 | 13 | 91 | 26 | 78 | 92 | 28 | 92 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 13 |
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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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