Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Kamakura over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with ya – this is a tough stretch. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We’re lookin’ at a solid 10-day gap with no real surf on offer. From Saturday the 25th right through to Monday the 3rd of August, it’s flat, weak, and messy. Tiny swell, mostly onshore wind, and the wave energy is just pathetic – we’re talkin’ values like 26 (weak energy) and barely crackin’ 100. You’d be better off stayin’ home and waxin’ your board.

Things start to *stir* on Monday the 3rd of August, though. The swell finally shows up. We get a morning session with a clean 2 ft swell from the SE, period at 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy bumps up to 128 (moderate wave energy). The wind is cross-offshore from the NE, so the face is clean. It’s just small, but it’s a sign of life.

Now, the real standout. The best on offer is shaping up for Tuesday, August 5th. That Wednesday morning is lookin’ like a gem. We’ve got a 2 ft swell from the ESE, but the period is a long 17 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is at 314 (moderate wave energy), and it’s glassy – completely calm wind. The water temp is about average for the time of year at 80°, so no worries there. For a beach break, a long period like that can make ‘em a bit straight, but with those conditions, it’s worth a paddle. That’s your window.

Then, hold onto your board, because the big one is on the horizon. For Saturday, August 9th, the morning is lookin’ special. We’re talkin’ a 4 ft SSW swell with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a whopping 817 (strong wave energy). The wind is dead calm and glassy. This is really good. It’s a bit big for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, that’s the session to circle.

The next day, Sunday the 10th, gets even bigger. A 8 ft SSW swell, same 16-second period, and the energy is 2664 (very strong). The wind is light and cross-off from the ENE, so it’ll be clean. But fair warnin’ – at 8 ft, it’s for the experienced crew only. That’s a big, powerful wave. The afternoon gets up to 8 ft, which is expert territory.

So, to sum it up: Don’t even bother until Monday the 3rd. The pick of the early action is Wednesday the 5th for a clean, glassy, small-wave session. The real standout is Saturday the 9th for a solid, clean groundswell. Keep your eyes on that one.

Rusty.

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