
Surf Forecasts:
Kamakura surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 17s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 17s period, SSE swell with 6,534 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s 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 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kamakura in the next 16 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kamakura over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let's get into it for Kamakura. Honestly, the next week and a half looks pretty grim for a proper paddle session. The swell is tiny and inconsistent, with the wind often ruining what little bump there is. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much going on from now through to Saturday, August 3rd. The water is sitting at a mild 81°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
Thursday morning (July 30th) we’ve got a tiny 1 ft SSW swell with only 7 seconds between waves, and cross-off winds. It’s just poor surf. Friday and Saturday look even smaller. The energy is weak (values around 28-32), and it’s just not worth paddling out for you. Sunday morning (August 2nd) sees a slight improvement with a 1 ft SE swell, but now the period bumps up to 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell for the size, but with combined energy still only reaching 69, it’s weak. The wind is light and cross-off, making it clean, but it’s only described as “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” Not a standout by any means.
The real story here is what’s brewing for the following week. Monday morning (August 3rd) the swell starts to build, but it’s still messy. Then things get serious. Tuesday, August 4th, through Thursday, August 6th, a big pulse of swell arrives. We’re looking at solid 10 ft to 12 ft SSE groundswell with a very long period of 16-17 seconds. The combined energy is incredibly strong (4342 up to 5979). This is a major event. However, and it’s a big however, the guidance is clear: this break is predicted to be too big and dangerous for most. It’s expert territory only. Winds are offshore or cross-off, so the surface will be clean, but the power will be raw and intimidating. If you’re not a seasoned pro, stay on the sand for that one. That period of huge swell is the only true standout for the whole 16-day window.
After that, Friday August 7th and into the weekend of the 8th and 9th, the swell drops back down to a more manageable 3 ft to 8 ft, but the winds turn onshore or cross, and the conditions get sloppy again. The energy drops to moderate values (518-674). The final week dries up completely with tiny, gutless swell and poor conditions.
To sum it up: the only time worth putting your wettie on is for the massive groundswell on August 4th through 6th, but only if you’ve got the skill and the nerve. The rest is a write-off. Stick to body surfing or wait for the next flyer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 10 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 46 | 64 | 109 | 281 | 386 | 573 | 802 | 1261 | 1972 | 2864 | 4342 | 5259 | 6043 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:13PM1.42m | 5:00AM1.48m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:21AM0.13m | 11:30PM0.83m | 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 | ||||||||
4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | |
— | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SE 16 | SE 17 | SE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 |
18 | 10 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 46 | 64 | 109 | 281 | 386 | 573 | 802 | 1261 | 1972 | 2864 | 4342 | 5259 | 6043 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 15 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 22 | SE 8 | E 14 | SE 21 | E 13 | — | — | — | — |
4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 47 | 3 | 14 | 865 | 14 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 8 | SE 12 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 15 | SE 18 | SSE 9 | S 5 | SSE 10 | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | S 7 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 8 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 56 | 77 | 18 | 18 | 78 | 56 | 57 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 145 | 7 | 145 | 2 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
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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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