- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:
Rock Island surfForecast / Kanagawa / Japan
Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rock Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rock Island sea temperature is
20.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rock Island this week:
The surf forecast for Rock Island over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rock Island in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (JST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 30th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Sun 31st May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rock Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 4 | S 6 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
28 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 32 | 190 | 325 | 225 | 99 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 60 | 153 | 201 | 384 | 282 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | |
High Tide | 00:37AM1.24m | 12:39PM1.06m | 1:15AM1.26m | 2:09PM1.12m | 1:51AM1.29m | 3:19PM1.20m | 2:25AM1.33m | 4:17PM1.27m | 2:58AM1.37m | 5:08PM1.33m | 3:31AM1.41m | 5:55PM1.37m | 4:05AM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00AM0.68m | 6:41PM0.59m | 7:54AM0.52m | 7:44PM0.68m | 8:41AM0.36m | 8:40PM0.75m | 9:23AM0.21m | 9:28PM0.82m | 10:04AM0.08m | 10:12PM0.88m | 10:43AM-0.02m | 10:53PM0.93m | 11:23AM-0.08m | ||||||||
— | 4:31 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:30 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:28 | — | |
6:45 | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 |
21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | E 12 | SSW 7 | SE 12 | SSW 8 | S 7 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
28 | 20 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 147 | 6 | 99 | 25 | 3 | 20 | 60 | 153 | 201 | 384 | 282 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | ESE 10 | SE 12 | S 15 | SE 12 | E 12 | E 12 | S 16 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | S 12 | SE 11 | SSW 15 |
9 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 89 | 97 | 5 | 199 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 10 | SE 11 | S 6 | E 14 | E 14 | E 13 | E 13 | ESE 12 | E 10 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 12 | SSW 17 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | SE 11 |
5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 59 | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | S 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | NNE 3 | — | S 4 | — | — | SSE 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 32 | 190 | 325 | 225 | 4 | — | 16 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 16 | 16 | 38 | 16 | 51 | 18 | 77 | 92 | 136 | 14 | 77 | 4 | 38 | 249 | 51 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 77 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Kanagawa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Japan | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Information about the Rock Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rock Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rock Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rock Island 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 (Rock Island) 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 Rock Island 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.
Rock Island is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Kamakura. If you plan a holiday in Kanagawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kamakura. Kamakura has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












