Howrah Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.88° S 147.40° E

Issued: 3 am 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Howrah Beach sea temperature is
12.4° C

Normal for this time of year


Howrah Beach surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 761 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Howrah Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Howrah Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Howrah Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Howrah Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
23
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.4
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.9
S
9
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
21
0.5
S
19
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
3
3
9
11
20
27
24
90
124
120
16
33
15
18
16
14
14
81
173
582
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
NW
10
N
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
W
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
SSW
5
WNW
10
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
5
NW
5
NNW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
9:24PM0.93m
10:17PM0.86m
2:50PM0.58m
11:09PM0.78m
3:01PM0.60m
00:00AM0.68m
3:11PM0.63m
00:54AM0.59m
3:20PM0.67m
1:56AM0.51m
3:31PM0.71m
3:07AM0.46m
Low Tide
5:49AM-0.03m
6:37AM0.03m
4:54PM0.57m
7:16AM0.10m
6:42PM0.55m
7:44AM0.18m
8:19PM0.50m
8:01AM0.24m
9:38PM0.44m
8:11AM0.29m
10:37PM0.38m
light rain
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cloud
cloud
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
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7:39
7:39
7:39
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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4:42
4:42
4:42
4:42
4:42
4:42
4:43
 mm
1
3
1
5
Temp °C
14
14
14
17
16
15
13
13
11
11
11
10
11
11
8
10
11
8
13
13
11
Feels °C
13
13
13
15
14
12
10
11
8
7
8
7
9
9
5
7
8
4
10
11
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
18
0.1
E
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.3
S
21
0.5
S
19
1.1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
4
1
1
9
2
20
14
24
3
84
11
5
33
15
18
16
14
14
81
173
582
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
8
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
13
0.1
E
11
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
17
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.3
NNE
6
Energy kJ
5
3
3
11
8
27
12
3
19
16
2
2
2
6
2
2
2
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
4
0.1
SW
8
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
12
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.9
S
9
0.2
NNW
3
0.2
N
3
0.8
S
16
Energy kJ
1
90
124
120
1
1
343
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
16
16
16
16
19
18
9
9
54
433
9
18
9
9
9
9
9
18
9
9
9
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
2
2
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
9
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
6
6
6
4
4
7
7
4
9
9
7
6
5
7
5
9
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Information about the Howrah Beach Surf forecast

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