Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's get into it.

Honestly, looking at the next 16 days for Kamakura, the surf scene is pretty grim. We're talking a long stretch of nothing worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of something isn't until the 3rd of August, and even then it's a bit of a rough start.

The water temp is sitting around 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Right now, through the end of July and into the first couple of days of August, it's flat. The swell is tiny, the wind is all over the place, and it's just a write-off. We're talking nearly a week of this stuff. Enjoy the beach, but leave the board at home.

Monday, August 3rd – Finally, we see a pulse of energy. The combined swell energy jumps to 121 (moderate), with a clean 2 ft swell from the SE. The period is a very long 15 seconds, which means it's a proper groundswell. The morning is looking clean with a light cross-offshore wind. This is surfable, but very ordinary. It's a start.

Tuesday, August 4th – Now we're talking. The swell builds to 3 ft from the ESE, and the energy is strong at 463. The period is a very long 16 seconds, still that quality groundswell. The morning is clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. This is the best on offer in the first week. Kamakura itself is an exposed south-facing beach, so with that long period swell, it might be a bit close-outy, but the conditions look good for a fun session.

Wednesday, August 5th – The swell keeps pushing, now at 4 ft from the SE. Energy is still strong at 651. The wind stays clean and cross-offshore. This is a solid, consistent run of surf. The swell is getting a bit of size, but still manageable.

Thursday, August 6th – The swell jumps to 5 ft from the SE. That's a step up. The energy is very strong at 1347. The wind is a fresh cross-offshore at 19 mph. This is getting punchy. It's still clean, so if you're comfortable on a bigger board, you'll be in for a treat.

Friday, August 7th – Now it's big. The swell is 10 ft from the SE. The energy is massive at 4800. The wind is a strong offshore from the NNE, which will make it look perfect. But the problem is the size. 10 ft is well over 8 ft, so this is strictly for experts. It's a true standout event for the experienced crew, but it's a beast.

Saturday, August 8th – The swell peaks at 13 ft from the SSE. Energy is a massive 10246. Forget it. This is a full-on storm swell. The wind is onshore and cross-shore. It's a washing machine. This is not a surfing day; it's a day to watch from the cliffs.

Sunday, August 9th – Still huge, 12 ft from the S, but the wind is onshore and lumpy. It's messy and dangerous.

Monday, August 10th – The swell drops to 7 ft from the S, but the wind is still onshore. It's a messy, blown-out cleanup.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The best window is the morning of the 4th, 5th, and 6th of August for solid, clean, surfable conditions. If you're an expert, the 7th of August is a massive, offshore beast, but it's a serious mission. Everything else is either flat or a complete mess.

Rusty.

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