Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at what’s comin’ down the line for Kamakura. Honestly, it’s a rough start. We’ve got a solid week of nothing much to write home about – a real dry spell from Wednesday the 9th all the way through to Sunday the 20th of September. The ocean’s just flat or blown out, with weak, short-period slop and cross-onshore winds messin’ up any chance of a decent wave. The water’s a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s somethin’, but it’s not gonna get you wet for the right reasons.

Now, the good news: after that long wait, Monday the 21st of September is where it all turns around. That morning, we’ve got glassy conditions and a 3 ft southerly groundswell arriving with a long 13-second period. The combined energy’s up to 340 (moderate), and it’s clean. That’s your first real chance to paddle out, and it’s a beauty for a beginner-friendly spot like Kamakura – not too big, just clean lines.

But the real standout, the one you’ve been waitin’ for, is Tuesday the 22nd of September in the afternoon. Holy moly. We’ve got a 3 ft southerly swell with a 15-second period, glassy conditions, and the combined energy hits 506 (strong). The wind is light and offshore from the west, so it’s gonna be smooth as silk. This is the pick of the whole 16-day window: clean, punchy, and with that long period bringin’ proper shape. Just keep in mind, with that long period at a beach break, it might be a bit straight, but for a beginner spot, it’s still bloody good.

Wednesday the 23rd of September keeps the fire goin’. The morning’s got a 5 ft south-southwest swell with a 15-second period, light offshore wind from the north, and a combined energy of 828 (strong). That’s a bit more size, still clean. By the afternoon, it’s glassy with a 4 ft swell and energy at 1000 (strong) – the best setup for experienced surfers, but it’s pushin’ into that range where beginners might want to sit it out. If you’re not confident, stick to the Tuesday arvo.

Thursday the 24th of September still has size, with 6 ft to 6 ft south-southwest swells and a 16-second period, but the wind swings cross-offshore from the northeast at 16 mph, and the energy’s up over 1300 (strong) to 1897 (very strong). That’s big, powerful, and a bit lumpy – only for the experts. The quality’s listed as marginal, so don’t get your hopes up for perfect conditions.

Overall, the first week is a write-off. The second week’s where it’s at. The Tuesday and Wednesday are the standouts, with Tuesday afternoon bein’ the cream of the crop. Get out there if you can.

Rusty.

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