Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, S swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks. Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a slow start. We're looking at a real quiet patch before anything worth paddling out for shows up.
Right now, through the tail end of July and into the first week of August, it's pretty flat. The first few days see nothing but tiny, weak waves with poor conditions. We're talking a long stretch of small surf, mostly onshore breezes, and not a lot of energy. The water temp at Kamakura is sitting at about 79°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're waiting for a wave that never comes.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on the morning of Monday, July 29th. Kamakura (Japan) picks up a little bump of swell from the SSW at 3 ft, but the real story is the period of 12 seconds and a glassy, offshore wind. The combined energy is moderate at 241, and it's described as "good surf conditions." That's a solid morning to get a few clean, shapey waves. Just be warned, this spot is inconsistent, so don't expect a non-stop wave train.
Then, the standout of the whole outlook comes on the morning of Friday, August 1st. Kamakura gets a bit more size with a 4 ft SW swell, and that 7-second period is a bit short, but the real kicker is the glassy conditions with a light offshore breeze. The combined energy hits 285, which is the strongest we see in the whole run. This is the best on offer—clean, punchy waves for the experienced surfer. It's a promising session, but remember it's a week and a half out, so keep your fingers crossed.
Beyond that, the forecast drops off again into small, poor surf. So, if you're keen, pencil in the 29th and the 1st of August. Otherwise, it's a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ESE 11 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSE 10 | SSW 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | S 4 | SE 11 |
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 kJ | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | on | on |
High Tide | 8:47PM1.39m | 9:25AM1.10m | 9:12PM1.37m | 10:58AM1.01m | 9:42PM1.35m | 1:57PM1.02m | 10:23PM1.31m | 4:30PM1.11m | 11:26PM1.28m | 4:25PM1.19m | 00:48AM1.28m | 4:45PM1.26m | 1:59AM1.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.59m | 2:43PM0.76m | 4:27AM0.55m | 3:04PM0.90m | 5:39AM0.52m | 3:12PM1.02m | 6:57AM0.47m | 4:59PM1.11m | 8:03AM0.40m | 7:57PM1.13m | 8:56AM0.32m | 9:08PM1.09m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — |
 | 6:53 | — | — | 6:53 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | 23 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SSW 5 | SSE 10 | S 5 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 15 | S 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 8 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 7 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 5 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 5 | 5 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 19 | S 19 | SE 18 | SE 18 | SE 11 | SW 7 | — | S 7 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SW 4 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | S 5 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 21 | — | 3 | 10 | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 77 | 77 | 1424 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 56 | 78 | 56 | 52 | 52 | 18 | 52 | 18 | 52 | 18 | 19 | 77 |
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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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