Kamakura Surf Break

Lat Long: 35.31° N 139.54° E

Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kamakura sea temperature is
27.4° C
0.9° 

Kamakura surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kamakura surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 16s period, SSE swell with 5,599 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (JST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 5th Aug)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 6th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Been staring at the charts for Kamakura for a good while, and I’ll be straight with you—this 16-day run is a real mixed bag, and most of it is pretty ordinary. We start with a long stretch of nothing worth getting out of bed for, so don’t bother strapping the board on the roof just yet.

The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until Sunday morning the 2nd of August. It’s still nothing to write home about—swell is a tiny 1ft out of the ESE with a very long period of 16 seconds, which can be a bit tricky on a beach break, making waves break a bit straight. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Combined energy is weak at 104, so you’ll be scratching around for scraps. On the plus side, it’s glassy with no wind, so if you’re desperate for a paddle, it’ll be clean, but it’s really a beginner wave at best.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th see a slow build. Swell tops out around 3ft to 5ft on Tuesday morning from the SE, period still very long at 17 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 411 on Monday and a strong 1995 by Tuesday morning. Cross-off winds from the NE keep things reasonably clean. It’s surfable and okay for intermediates, but it’s not a standout.

Now, here’s where things get interesting—and a bit dangerous. Wednesday the 5th of August through Thursday the 6th we get a proper pulse of groundswell. Swell jumps to a solid 10ft from the SSE and S, with a very long period of 16 to 17 seconds. Combined energy is through the roof—hitting 5593 and 5632 (strong to very strong wave energy). *That is a lot of water moving*. The winds are favourable early on Wednesday with a clean cross-off from the NE, and Thursday morning has a gentle cross-off breeze too. But mate, 10ft is too big for this break. This is expert territory only. If you’re not an absolute charger, stay on the sand and watch. The sets will be long, powerful, and hold plenty of punch. Definitely not for beginners or even most intermediates.

Friday the 7th still has some size, 8ft from the S in the morning, but the wind goes cross-on from the SE, turning it into a messy, 8ft choppy mess by the afternoon. Not worth it.

The potential standout of the whole outlook is Saturday the 8th of August. The swell drops to a much more manageable 6ft from the SSW, with a solid 14-second period. Combined energy is still moderate at 1164. The real winner here is the wind—it’s completely glassy in the morning with a slight air from the SSE. That is about as clean as it gets. Conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the window. These waves will have good shape, that long period giving them power, and with no wind, the faces will be smooth as silk. It will be a bit big for beginners, but solid intermediates and up will have a ball. The only downside? Crowds are possible at Kamakura, so expect some company on the peak.

After that, the outlook drops right off. Sunday the 9th gives a tiny 2ft from the SW, and from the 10th onward we are looking at days of nothing—poor surf, low energy (mostly under 200), and sometimes strong onshore winds. There’s a brief moment on Wednesday the 12th of August with a glassy morning and a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but the energy is a weak 75. It’s just not going to happen. That stretch from the 9th through to the 15th is basically a write-off.

My advice: forget everything before Saturday the 8th of August. That Saturday morning with 6ft, 14-second groundswell, and glassy conditions at Kamakura is your one true standout. Be there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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SSE
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High Tide
6:34PM1.44m
5:38AM1.47m
6:56PM1.46m
6:18AM1.43m
7:18PM1.47m
7:00AM1.37m
7:41PM1.46m
7:48AM1.28m
8:05PM1.45m
8:47AM1.18m
8:32PM1.43m
10:11AM1.09m
9:05PM1.40m
Low Tide
11:50AM0.15m
00:03AM0.75m
12:19PM0.20m
00:38AM0.68m
12:47PM0.29m
1:14AM0.61m
1:15PM0.41m
1:55AM0.55m
1:43PM0.55m
2:41AM0.50m
2:13PM0.72m
3:38AM0.47m
2:45PM0.88m
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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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