Kamakura Surf Break

Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 35.31° N 139.54° E

Issued: 2 am 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Kamakura sea temperature is
23.8° 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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,442 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 17s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 8th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 11th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the Kamakura surf in feet and Fahrenheit.

Water temp is about 75°, which is right around average for this time of year.

Tuesday, July 7th kicks off with a weak 2ft SSE swell and a cross-off wind. Not worth the paddle. The afternoon has a bit more size at 3ft, but it’s still marginal. Wednesday the 8th is the best of the first week, with a 5ft SSE groundswell (period of 16 seconds) and a light cross-shore wind in the morning. The energy is moderate to strong. The wind goes onshore in the afternoon, so that window is small.

From Thursday the 9th through the 12th, the swell builds to 7ft, but the wind is straight onshore from the S and SSW, making it a total washing machine. Big energy, but it’s a kite session, not a surf session.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Sunday the 12th afternoon through Tuesday the 21st, the swell drops to 1.0ft to 2ft, with mostly onshore wind. It’s a dead period of about 9 days.

The one to wait for is Wednesday morning, July 22nd. A 4ft S swell with a 14-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s going to be clean, fun waves. Combined energy is solid. It’s an inconsistent spot, so you gotta be patient, and crowds are likely.

The afternoon of the 22nd, the wind turns onshore, so it’s a short window.

So, the call is: a mediocre first week, a long gap of nothing, and a single glassy morning on the 22nd as the only real highlight.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
2
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
15
1
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
16
1.6
SSE
14
1.5
S
14
1.4
SSE
14
1.6
S
15
1.9
S
15
2
S
16
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
SSW
11
1
S
11
0.5
SSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
201
443
328
1094
1055
980
899
777
1134
1654
2062
2424
2189
1675
1079
594
342
69
91
242
63
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
10
E
5
E
5
E
15
SSW
10
S
15
S
20
S
15
S
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
30
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
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
4:37PM1.39m
2:07AM1.45m
5:21PM1.45m
Low Tide
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
8:54AM0.09m
9:11PM1.12m
9:48AM-0.02m
10:06PM1.09m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:33
4:33
4:33
4:33
4:35
4:35
4:35
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:59
6:59
6:59
6:59
6:58
6:58
6:58
 mm
1
Temp °C
24
26
23
24
25
24
24
25
24
25
25
24
24
24
24
26
26
25
26
26
25
Feels °C
23
26
24
25
25
25
26
25
25
25
24
24
24
22
24
27
25
27
27
26
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
15
1
SSE
15
0.9
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
16
1.6
SSE
14
1.5
S
14
1.4
SSE
14
1.6
S
15
1.9
S
15
2
S
16
2.2
SSW
16
2
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.5
S
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.2
SSE
10
0.5
SSW
10
Energy kJ
201
443
328
1094
1055
980
899
777
1134
1654
2062
2424
2189
1675
1079
594
342
69
91
9
63
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
12
0.3
SSE
20
0.8
SSE
16
0.5
ESE
8
0.8
S
18
0.6
SSW
19
0.4
ESE
8
0.7
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.5
SE
10
0.1
SE
9
Energy kJ
86
75
310
37
390
286
22
100
39
9
55
23
44
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.2
E
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SW
14
0.2
SSE
10
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
4
6
8
29
9
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
S
4
0.5
S
4
0.5
SSW
3
0.9
S
4
0.8
SSW
4
0.5
SSW
4
1
S
11
0.8
SSW
4
Energy kJ
3
13
7
7
27
20
8
242
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
2
2
2
2
19
13
19
78
13
77
78
13
78
78
13
13
37
13
13
92
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Kanagawa
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
9
9
5
5
5
4
4
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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