Kamakura Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.31° N 139.54° E

Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kamakura sea temperature is
27.6° C
0.8° 

Kamakura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kamakura surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SSW swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 11th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 11th 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’s on offer for Kamakura over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a lean run. The first few days are just not worth paddling out for. We’ve got a real stretch of small, weak surf and mostly dodgy wind. The first recommendation doesn’t come until Thursday morning the 13th of August, and even then it’s really just a knee-high bump at 0.5m (about 2ft) from the S with a moderate offshore breeze. It’s clean, sure, but the combined swell energy is a very weak 60 – just a dribbler. You’ll be scratching for anything.

The pick of a pretty average bunch looks like Thursday morning the 20th of August. We’ve got a little 0.7m (about 2ft) swell from the S, but the magic is in the wind – it’s totally glassy, dead calm. The water temp is about average for the time of year. The combined energy ticks up just into the moderate range at 101, so there’s a tiny bit more push. Kamakura is an exposed beach, and with that S swell you’ll find a few clean little runners. Don’t expect any power, but if you need a fix, it’ll be the most pleasant session of the lot.

Later on, we have a promising but less certain call for Wednesday morning the 26th of August. The swell jumps to 1.1m (about 4ft) from the SE (11-second period) with glassy conditions again. The combined energy hits a solid 286 – moderate, but much better. That long period (over 11 seconds) means more shape, but at a beach break it can get a bit straight. Still, with absolute zero wind, it could be the best one on the forecast, if it holds. The afternoon of the 25th of August shows some serious size (2.0m, about 7ft) but with a strong onshore wind and crazy energy of 1429 – that’s ugly, choppy, and only for the brave. Stick to the glassy morning the day after.

Overall, it’s pretty quiet. Most days you’re battling poor surf and iffy wind. The glassy windows on the 20th and the 26th are your best bets. Don’t hold your breath.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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143
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15
Wind (km/h)
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W
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SW
30
SSE
10
NNW
15
NNW
25
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25
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ENE
20
NNE
25
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NNE
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SSE
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NE
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High Tide
5:04PM1.45m
3:16AM1.49m
5:31PM1.47m
4:10AM1.55m
5:55PM1.48m
4:59AM1.57m
6:17PM1.48m
5:45AM1.54m
6:38PM1.48m
6:30AM1.47m
6:58PM1.47m
7:14AM1.36m
7:18PM1.46m
Low Tide
9:44AM0.04m
10:06PM0.99m
10:28AM0.00m
10:44PM0.87m
11:08AM0.03m
11:20PM0.74m
11:43AM0.11m
11:56PM0.62m
12:15PM0.24m
00:32AM0.52m
12:43PM0.39m
1:10AM0.46m
1:08PM0.55m
1:48AM0.43m
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Temp °C
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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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