Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break this down for Kamakura. Honestly, it’s a pretty flat start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything gets going.
For the first week and a half, from Wednesday the 22nd right through to the end of July, it’s pretty much a ghost town. Super small, weak swell with mostly poor, bumpy conditions. Wave heights are barely a couple of feet, and the combined energy is weak (most readings between 14 and 60). You’ll see a couple of cleaner moments with offshore or glassy wind, like on the morning of the 23rd or the 27th, but the waves are just too tiny to bother with.
The first real sign of life pops up on Sunday, August 2nd. The morning is glassy with a 2ft S swell and a 13-second period, and the energy jumps to 186. It’s just surfable, nothing spectacular.
But the one to watch, the only real standout, is Monday, August 3rd. A solid S groundswell rolls in at 6-6ft with a very long 15-16 second period. That’s some serious juice – combined energy readings of 1474 and 1624, which is strong. This is big wave territory, definitely only for experienced surfers. The wind is a light cross-onshore, which means it won’t be glassy, but with that much long-period energy, there should be some powerful, clean-ish lines to be found, especially at the right break.
So, you’re waiting until that Monday the 3rd. There’s nothing else on the table that’s worth the paddle.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
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 kJ | 11 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 50 | 28 | 16 | 16 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:12PM1.37m | 10:58AM1.01m | 9:42PM1.35m | 1:57PM1.02m | 10:23PM1.31m | 4:30PM1.11m | 11:26PM1.28m | 4:25PM1.19m | 00:48AM1.28m | 4:45PM1.26m | 1:59AM1.32m | 5:07PM1.31m | 2:54AM1.37m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:27AM0.55m | 3:04PM0.90m | 5:39AM0.52m | 3:12PM1.02m | 6:57AM0.47m | 4:59PM1.11m | 8:03AM0.40m | 7:57PM1.13m | 8:56AM0.32m | 9:08PM1.09m | 9:39AM0.25m | 9:52PM1.04m | |||||||
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 | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — |
 | 6:53 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | S 5 | SSW 6 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSW 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 28 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 8 | SE 11 | S 7 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | — | SE 7 | SE 19 | S 19 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 11 | S 5 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | SE 11 | S 9 | S 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | 4 | — | 2 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | SSW 2 | ESE 3 | — | NE 3 | E 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | NNE 3 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 11 | 11 | 7 | 19 | — | 13 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 10 | 50 | — | 5 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 77 | 1438 | 77 | 18 | 19 | 52 | 52 | 250 | 37 | 52 | 40 | 52 | 18 | 37 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 52 |
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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).
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