Howrah Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.88° S 147.40° E

Howrah Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Howrah Beach sea temperature is
10.9° C
0.9° 

Howrah Beach surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, S swell with 112 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Howrah Beach in the next 16 days are 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 18th Aug)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
14
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
67
35
35
13
12
25
22
18
23
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
22
19
23
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SE
5
NW
5
NW
5
SSE
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
ESE
10
N
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
10
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
NW
20
WSW
15
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
11:05AM0.57m
9:49PM0.67m
11:28AM0.61m
10:51PM0.58m
11:51AM0.65m
00:00AM0.51m
12:14PM0.69m
1:19AM0.47m
12:41PM0.72m
2:40AM0.45m
1:14PM0.75m
3:51AM0.44m
1:54PM0.77m
Low Tide
3:53PM0.44m
4:48AM0.26m
5:15PM0.41m
5:07AM0.33m
6:30PM0.37m
5:19AM0.38m
7:36PM0.32m
5:27AM0.41m
8:30PM0.28m
5:41AM0.42m
9:16PM0.25m
6:10AM0.43m
9:59PM0.22m
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7:00
6:58
6:56
6:56
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Temp °C
11
12
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14
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10
13
13
10
15
16
12
17
17
14
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11
6
Feels °C
9
9
6
12
10
8
11
11
8
11
12
9
13
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9
12
10
10
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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