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Cap Howard surfForecast / Réunion / Reunion
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 04 May 2026 +04Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cap Howard surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cap Howard sea temperature is
27.8° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Tuesday (May 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cap Howard in the next 16 days are 2.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 5th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 8th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 9th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cap Howard over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Mon 11 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | |
1077 | 784 | 297 | 392 | 578 | 232 | 194 | 212 | 132 | 99 | 138 | 232 | 2637 | 2289 | 1620 | 902 | 555 | 416 | 437 | 474 | 631 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 1:46AM0.50m | 2:48PM0.40m | 2:10AM0.48m | 3:21PM0.37m | 2:37AM0.45m | 4:08PM0.35m | 3:10AM0.43m | 5:39PM0.34m | 4:08AM0.40m | 8:21PM0.37m | 6:18AM0.38m | 9:14PM0.42m | 8:25AM0.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35AM0.09m | 8:10PM0.23m | 9:05AM0.13m | 8:26PM0.26m | 9:42AM0.16m | 8:43PM0.28m | 10:38AM0.19m | 9:19PM0.32m | 12:21PM0.22m | 1:38AM0.34m | 2:03PM0.21m | 3:10AM0.29m | 3:06PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:50 |
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Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 17 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 1077 | 784 | 297 | 392 | 578 | 232 | 194 | 212 | 90 | 65 | 113 | 232 | 2637 | 2289 | 1620 | 902 | 555 | 416 | 217 | 474 | 631 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 17 | S 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 34 | 15 | 246 | 203 | 88 | 202 | 147 | 96 | 119 | 99 | 138 | 104 | 66 | 66 | 40 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 437 | 225 | 92 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SSW 5 | S 5 | WSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 9 | NE 5 | SW 18 | — | — | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | 22 | 9 | 14 | 31 | 84 | 104 | 104 | 132 | 93 | 24 | 14 | 12 | — | — | 33 | 90 | 177 | 80 | 102 | 78 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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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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