Cap Howard Surf Break

Cap Howard Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 21.02° S 55.23° E

Issued: 9 am 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cap Howard sea temperature is
26.0° C

1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Cap Howard surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSW swell with 1,538 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cap Howard this week:

The surf forecast for Cap Howard over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cap Howard in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (+04) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 11th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 13th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 16th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
10
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
127
293
261
421
382
437
325
486
891
456
367
635
514
325
479
742
1030
1144
1408
1176
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
15
NNE
10
NE
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
NE
0
NNE
0
NNW
5
SE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
SW
10
SSE
5
NE
5
WNW
0
SW
5
S
5
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:26PM0.51m
10:08AM0.45m
10:16PM0.53m
11:11AM0.48m
11:04PM0.56m
12:06PM0.51m
11:49PM0.57m
12:58PM0.53m
00:34AM0.58m
1:49PM0.53m
1:18AM0.58m
2:39PM0.51m
2:02AM0.56m
Low Tide
2:59PM0.20m
4:02AM0.17m
4:02PM0.19m
4:53AM0.10m
4:57PM0.17m
5:41AM0.04m
5:49PM0.16m
6:28AM-0.01m
6:37PM0.16m
7:14AM-0.03m
7:23PM0.18m
8:01AM-0.03m
8:08PM0.20m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:50
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:44
5:44
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
 mm
3
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
24
24
23
25
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
23
24
23
23
Feels °C
23
25
24
28
27
25
26
27
25
25
25
25
25
25
26
26
27
26
27
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
9
1.1
SW
9
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.3
SW
12
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1.1
SW
12
1.5
SW
12
1.4
SW
12
1.1
SW
11
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
13
1.9
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
Energy kJ
171
127
293
261
222
183
437
325
486
891
456
367
635
514
325
479
742
1030
1144
1408
1176
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SW
12
0.4
NNE
5
0.7
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
8
1
SW
10
0.9
SW
9
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
1.1
SW
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
SE
4
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
SW
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.6
S
5
Energy kJ
32
69
8
218
421
382
82
181
135
250
225
211
14
14
2
4
23
232
6
5
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
5
0.3
NNE
5
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
Energy kJ
4
32
6
7
8
5
4
26
29
17
27
18
18
7
8
7
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
5
0.7
N
5
0.5
SE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.7
SSE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.5
S
4
0.8
SSE
5
Energy kJ
25
24
6
6
12
3
7
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
29
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Réunion Island
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Reunion
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
4
6
5
5
4
6
7
6
5
4
9
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Information about the Cap Howard Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cap Howard provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cap Howard can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cap Howard 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 (Cap Howard) 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 Cap Howard 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.

Cap Howard is 5 km (3 miles) from Saint-Paul. If you plan a holiday in Réunion Island, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint-Paul. Saint-Paul has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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