Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with ESE 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 Saturday (Aug 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
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 the next couple of weeks.
Well, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough start. We're looking at a real dry spell for the next week and a half. The forecast is pretty grim, with most days being written off as poor surf conditions. You'll see a fair bit of weak, short-period swell, with a lot of cross or onshore wind messing things up. There's a few morning windows where the wind is clean, but the swell is just too small to get excited about – we're talking tiny 1ft to 1ft stuff.
The only real glimmer of hope in this whole outlook is shaping up for Tuesday, August 25th. After a long, quiet stretch, the ocean finally wakes up. The water temp is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for the time of year. Tuesday morning kicks off with a clean 3ft swell from the Southeast, pushed by a moderate offshore breeze from the NNE. That's a solid combo. The period is a juicy 14 seconds, so there's proper groundswell energy in the water, with a combined energy of 258 (moderate). The afternoon is even better – the wind goes glassy, the swell holds at 3ft from the SE, and the energy bumps up to 277. It's a rare day of clean, surfable waves. Keep in mind that long period swell like this can be a bit straight at beach breaks, but for a point break set-up like Kamakura, it should be a treat. You'll want to be on it, but be aware crowds are possible at this spot.
That's about it. A couple of days after that, things get messy again with onshore winds, and the swell gets a bit too big and choppy for the conditions. If you're a beginner, you'll want to steer clear of the bigger swells later in the month, as they climb over 5ft and get unruly. The kite surfers might have a better time on those days.
All in all, there's a long wait for one good day. Keep your eyes on the 25th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | ESE 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 11 |
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20 | 40 | 120 | 28 | 28 | 50 | 37 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 33 | 18 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:45AM1.54m | 6:38PM1.48m | 6:30AM1.47m | 6:58PM1.47m | 7:14AM1.36m | 7:18PM1.46m | 8:00AM1.24m | 7:37PM1.44m | 8:52AM1.12m | 7:57PM1.41m | 10:11AM1.02m | 8:19PM1.36m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:56PM0.62m | 12:15PM0.24m | 00:32AM0.52m | 12:43PM0.39m | 1:10AM0.46m | 1:08PM0.55m | 1:48AM0.43m | 1:28PM0.70m | 2:30AM0.44m | 1:44PM0.83m | 3:21AM0.48m | 1:45PM0.94m | |||||||
— | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
6:32 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 18 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SE 5 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 |
16 | 10 | 33 | 24 | 28 | 39 | 37 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 17 | 33 | 18 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 | SSW 9 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SE 10 | SSW 9 | ESE 11 |
20 | 40 | 52 | 28 | 14 | 12 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | E 10 | E 8 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 10 | SE 11 |
11 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 29 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | ESE 10 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | — | 120 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 65 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 551 | 18 | 37 | 52 | 488 | 37 | 52 | 65 | 52 | 0 | 18 | 2 |
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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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