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Kamakura surfForecast / Kanagawa / Japan
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 JSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Kamakura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kamakura sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (May 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Thu 21st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the N by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sat morning, light winds from the E by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 10 | S 4 | SE 10 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 11 | SE 7 | E 9 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 3 | |
28 | 30 | 14 | 42 | 295 | 112 | 52 | 26 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 26 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | |
High Tide | 8:38PM1.36m | 6:17AM1.47m | 9:39PM1.30m | 7:09AM1.36m | 10:39PM1.27m | 8:20AM1.23m | 11:32PM1.27m | 10:09AM1.11m | 00:15AM1.28m | 12:14PM1.08m | 00:51AM1.31m | 1:50PM1.13m | 1:23AM1.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM-0.01m | 1:08AM1.09m | 1:59PM0.12m | 2:09AM1.08m | 2:55PM0.27m | 3:37AM1.04m | 3:56PM0.43m | 5:22AM0.94m | 5:03PM0.58m | 6:44AM0.78m | 6:10PM0.69m | 7:38AM0.62m | 7:11PM0.78m | ||||||||
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 | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — |
 | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — |
— | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | E 11 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 10 | SE 5 |
 kJ | 28 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 38 | 112 | 52 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 11 | SW 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | E 11 | E 9 | SW 8 | SSW 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 9 | SE 11 | S 7 | SW 7 | E 12 | — | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SE 10 | E 15 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 11 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 6 | SSW 7 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | S 3 | S 3 | — | S 6 | S 3 |
| kJ | 9 | 30 | 14 | 42 | 295 | 3 | 9 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 26 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 250 | 250 | 37 | 123 | 13 | 92 | 469 | 486 | 551 | 798 | 885 | 37 | 75 | 18 | 52 | 18 | 65 | 52 | 52 | 78 | 78 |
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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.
Kamakura is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Kamakura. If you plan a holiday in Kanagawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kamakura. Kamakura has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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