Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with 706 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with S 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. The break is known for being inconsistent, and this forecast confirms it. From now through the 4th of September, it’s a long run of poor surf. Swell heights are tiny, mostly under 2 feet, and the wind is blowing onshore or cross-onshore for most of it. The wave energy is pathetic, with readings in the double digits to low triple digits – basically no power. You’ll be scratching for anything rideable.
The water temp is sitting around 83°, a touch warmer than average for this time of year.
The only real hope pops up at the very end of the forecast. On the morning of the 10th of September, we get a solid offshore wind from the NNE at 15 mph, cleaning up a 3-foot swell from the SSW. The energy is moderate at 167, but that offshore breeze will shape it up into clean little peaks. It’s nothing huge, but after all that mess, it’s a lifeline.
The absolute standout, though, is the morning of the 11th of September. Glassy flat conditions with a very light ESE breeze. A 3-foot S swell will just peel perfectly. The energy is low at 110, so it’s strictly small-wave gear, but the lack of any wind will make it buttery smooth. That Friday session is the best bet of the whole run. Just remember, it’s over a week away, so it’s not locked in, but it’s the one to keep an eye on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 10 | SW 6 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 35 | 29 | 80 | 22 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 43 | 78 | 73 | 96 | 64 | 156 | 177 | 173 | 158 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:08PM1.43m | 4:16AM1.48m | 5:27PM1.46m | 4:55AM1.51m | 5:45PM1.49m | 5:33AM1.50m | 6:05PM1.51m | 6:13AM1.47m | 6:25PM1.52m | 6:56AM1.41m | 6:46PM1.51m | 7:44AM1.31m | 7:09PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM0.74m | 10:54AM0.20m | 11:08PM0.63m | 11:22AM0.24m | 11:38PM0.52m | 11:50AM0.32m | 00:10AM0.43m | 12:17PM0.43m | 00:44AM0.36m | 12:44PM0.57m | 1:22AM0.32m | 1:10PM0.72m | 2:06AM0.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 35 | 29 | 25 | 22 | 32 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 43 | 78 | 73 | 96 | 64 | 156 | 177 | 173 | 158 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 4 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 56 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | W 8 | — | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 13 | SSE 10 | E 13 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 15 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | — | 6 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | S 3 | — | — | S 3 | — |
| kJ | 33 | 18 | 80 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 11 | 13 | 8 | — | 5 | — | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 78 | 0 | 18 | 37 | 52 | 92 | 56 | 52 | 18 | 57 | 7 | 78 | 13 | 19 | 65 | 37 | 78 | 78 | 28 |
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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).
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