Kamakura Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.31° N 139.54° E

Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kamakura sea temperature is
26.9° C
0.7° 

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


Kamakura surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SSW swell with 61 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 11s 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 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 27th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 27th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 31st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.

Honestly, looking at the next 16 days for Kamakura, the surf scene is pretty grim. We're talking a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of something isn't until the 3rd of August, and even then it's a bit of a rough start.

The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right now, through the end of July and into the first couple of days of August, it's flat. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and it's just a write-off. We're talking nearly a week of this stuff. Enjoy the beach, but leave the board at home.

Monday, August 3rd – Finally, we see a pulse of energy. The combined swell energy jumps to 121 (moderate), with a clean 2 ft swell from the SE. The period is a very long 15 seconds, which means it's a proper groundswell. The morning is looking clean with a light cross-offshore wind. This is surfable, but very ordinary. It's a start.

Tuesday, August 4th – Now we're talking. The swell builds to 3 ft from the ESE, and the energy is strong at 463. The period is a very long 16 seconds, still that quality groundswell. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is the best on offer in the first week. Kamakura itself is an exposed south-facing beach, so with that long period swell, it might be a bit close-outy, but the conditions look good for a fun session.

Wednesday, August 5th – The swell keeps pushing, now at 4 ft from the SE. Energy is still strong at 651. The wind stays clean and cross-offshore. This is a solid, consistent run of surf. The swell is getting a bit of size, but still manageable.

Thursday, August 6th – The swell jumps to 5 ft from the SE. That's a step up. The energy is very strong at 1347. The wind is a fresh cross-offshore at 19 mph. This is getting punchy. It's still clean, so if you're comfortable on a bigger board, you'll be in for a treat.

Friday, August 7th – Now it's big. The swell is 10 ft from the SE. The energy is massive at 4800. The wind is a strong offshore from the NNE, which will make it look perfect. But the problem is the size. 10 ft is well over 8 ft, so this is strictly for experts. It's a true standout event for the experienced crew, but it's a beast.

Saturday, August 8th – The swell peaks at 13 ft from the SSE. Energy is a massive 10246. Forget it. This is a full-on storm swell. The wind is onshore and cross-shore. It's a washing machine. This is not a surfing day; it's a day to watch from the cliffs.

Sunday, August 9th – Still huge, 12 ft from the S, but the wind is onshore and lumpy. It's messy and dangerous.

Monday, August 10th – The swell drops to 7 ft from the S, but the wind is still onshore. It's a messy, blown-out cleanup.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The best window is the morning of the 4th, 5th, and 6th of August for solid, clean, surfable conditions. If you're an expert, the 7th of August is a massive, offshore beast, but it's a serious mission. Everything else is either flat or a complete mess.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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11
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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24
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19
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
15
S
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NNE
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ENE
10
SE
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ESE
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S
20
NNE
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ESE
20
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SSW
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SSW
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SW
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NE
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SSE
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High Tide
4:45PM1.26m
1:59AM1.32m
5:07PM1.31m
2:54AM1.37m
5:29PM1.36m
3:40AM1.42m
5:51PM1.39m
4:21AM1.46m
6:13PM1.42m
5:00AM1.48m
6:34PM1.44m
5:38AM1.47m
6:56PM1.46m
Low Tide
9:08PM1.09m
9:39AM0.25m
9:52PM1.04m
10:16AM0.18m
10:26PM0.97m
10:50AM0.14m
10:58PM0.90m
11:21AM0.13m
11:30PM0.83m
11:50AM0.15m
00:03AM0.75m
12:19PM0.20m
00:38AM0.68m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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