
Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, SSW swell with 26 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period with SE 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
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 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.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 10 |
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15 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:25PM1.19m | 00:48AM1.28m | 4:45PM1.26m | 1:59AM1.32m | 5:07PM1.31m | 2:54AM1.37m | 5:29PM1.36m | 3:40AM1.42m | 5:51PM1.39m | 4:21AM1.46m | 6:13PM1.42m | 5:00AM1.48m | 6:34PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:57PM1.13m | 8:56AM0.32m | 9:08PM1.09m | 9:39AM0.25m | 9:52PM1.04m | 10:16AM0.18m | 10:26PM0.97m | 10:50AM0.14m | 10:58PM0.90m | 11:21AM0.13m | 11:30PM0.83m | 11:50AM0.15m | 00:03AM0.75m | |||||||
— | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | |
6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | |
mm | 6 | 13 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 11 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 6 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 4 |
15 | 15 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 6 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | ESE 3 | S 7 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 12 | SE 9 | — | SE 9 | SE 10 |
10 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | — | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 15 | SE 11 | S 7 | SSE 14 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 9 | S 8 | SW 7 |
1 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 2 | SSW 3 | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | — | S 5 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 486 | 18 | 18 | 78 | 37 | 52 | 19 | 40 | 18 | 18 | 56 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 57 | 78 | 77 | 250 | 2289 | 514 |
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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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