A medieval city pressed between forested hills and the Pacific, where Shinto shrines overlook surf breaks and ancient pilgrimage paths lead to the water's edge. We carry that spirit in every thread.
Kamakura Surf was born between two shores. We make garments for those who understand that wabi-sabi and the California Dream are more similar than they appear.
"The ocean doesn't care where you're from. It only asks if you're present."
Kamakura Surf was founded on a simple idea: that the spirit of surfing is universal, but the way it expresses itself is deeply local. We found our voice in the unlikely harmony between the ancient beach town of Kamakura, Japan — where Buddhist temples face the Pacific — and the sun-bleached shores of California, where modern surf culture was born.
Our garments aren't souvenirs. They're artifacts of a lifestyle that spans an ocean — made for those who understand that wabi-sabi and the California Dream are more similar than they appear.
The Place — 場所
Kamakura
A medieval city pressed between forested hills and the Pacific, where Shinto shrines overlook surf breaks and ancient pilgrimage paths lead to the water's edge.
Yuigahama, Shichirigahama, Zaimokuza — these beaches carry a charge. We wear that charge in every thread.
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Craft — 職人技
Every garment is built to last. Premium heavyweight 280gsm cotton. Screen print processes that honor the art on the fabric. No shortcuts.
02
Heritage — 伝統
We draw from both traditions — Japanese mono no aware and California's fearless exploration. The ocean is our teacher. The beach towns our classroom.
03
Community — 仲間
Kamakura Surf exists for the people in the water. Riders, shapers, dreamers on both sides of the Pacific. You are why we make what we make.
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Get in Touch
For wholesale, press, athlete sponsorship, or general inquiries — we'd love to hear from you.
Direct Contact
hello@kamakurasurf.com
California · Japan
カリフォルニア · 日本
Shipping & Returns — 配送・返品
Shipping Information
We ship from both our California and Japan fulfillment centers. Orders are processed within 1–2 business days. Tracking is emailed when your order ships.
Region
Method
Delivery
Cost
United States
Standard
5–8 business days
$8 / Free over $100
United States
Express
2–3 business days
$18
Japan
Standard (ヤマト運輸)
3–5 business days
¥700 / Free over ¥12,000
Japan
Express (速達)
1–2 business days
¥1,400
Canada / Mexico
International
10–14 business days
$20
Europe
International
10–16 business days
$25
Rest of World
International
14–21 business days
$30
Returns & Exchanges
We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for unworn, unwashed items with tags. Email returns@kamakurasurf.com with your order number. We'll send a prepaid label within 2 business days.
Customs & Duties
International orders may be subject to import duties imposed by the destination country. These are the buyer's responsibility. We cannot mark orders as gifts or undervalue declarations.
Track Your Order
US orders ship via USPS or UPS. Japanese orders via Yamato Transport (ヤマト運輸). International orders via DHL or Japan Post EMS. Questions? hello@kamakurasurf.com
