Kamakura surf break

Kamakura surfForecast / Kanagawa / Japan

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Sunday 01 Mar 2026 JST
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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
15.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kamakura this week:

The surf forecast for Kamakura over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 5th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 5th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 7th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun night, near gales from the N by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, near gales from the S by Fri night).

Sun
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Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SE
0.3
SE
0.5
SE
0.6
S
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.2
SSE
0.1
E
0.1
SE
0.1
E
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)8888878899888810796776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)15161569830412952226117106222117257447
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
15
SSE
30
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
30
NE
40
NE
50
N
40
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
10
N
10
SSW
20
E
15
NE
10
ENE
5
W
40
SW
50
WSW
30
NW
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:55AM
1.43
3:50PM
1.48
5:14AM
1.45
4:35PM
1.53
5:32AM
1.47
5:16PM
1.54
5:50AM
1.49
5:55PM
1.52
6:07AM
1.49
6:33PM
1.45
6:25AM
1.49
7:10PM
1.37
6:42AM
1.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:00PM
0.15
10:18AM
0.81
10:36PM
0.16
10:49AM
0.67
11:08PM
0.21
11:19AM
0.54
11:37PM
0.30
11:50AM
0.43
12:02AM
0.41
12:20PM
0.36
12:26AM
0.54
12:51PM
0.33
12:46AM
0.66
Sun
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise--6:11--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:03
Sunset5:36--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:38--5:39--5:40--
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
mod rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
mod rain
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-112-7111710-1-----194---
Temp. °C1314101110953711101112129121314141210
Feels °C (?)9124652-4-8-23188859115266
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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 12 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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