Kamakura Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Kamakura's got cookin' for the next couple of weeks.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough start. We're looking at a real dry spell for the next week and a half. The forecast is pretty grim, with most days being written off as poor surf conditions. You'll see a fair bit of weak, short-period swell, with a lot of cross or onshore wind messing things up. There's a few morning windows where the wind is clean, but the swell is just too small to get excited about – we're talking tiny 1ft to 1ft stuff.

The only real glimmer of hope in this whole outlook is shaping up for Tuesday, August 25th. After a long, quiet stretch, the ocean finally wakes up. The water temp is sitting at a warm 81°, which is about average for the time of year. Tuesday morning kicks off with a clean 3ft swell from the Southeast, pushed by a moderate offshore breeze from the NNE. That's a solid combo. The period is a juicy 14 seconds, so there's proper groundswell energy in the water, with a combined energy of 258 (moderate). The afternoon is even better – the wind goes glassy, the swell holds at 3ft from the SE, and the energy bumps up to 277. It's a rare day of clean, surfable waves. Keep in mind that long period swell like this can be a bit straight at beach breaks, but for a point break set-up like Kamakura, it should be a treat. You'll want to be on it, but be aware crowds are possible at this spot.

That's about it. A couple of days after that, things get messy again with onshore winds, and the swell gets a bit too big and choppy for the conditions. If you're a beginner, you'll want to steer clear of the bigger swells later in the month, as they climb over 5ft and get unruly. The kite surfers might have a better time on those days.

All in all, there's a long wait for one good day. Keep your eyes on the 25th.

Rusty.

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