Howrah Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.88° S 147.40° E

Issued: 9 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Howrah Beach sea temperature is
11.1° C

1.2°C colder than average for this time of year


Howrah Beach surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, S swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period. 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 5th Jul)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
17
0.6
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.3
S
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
288
190
76
37
67
16
24
21
47
107
55
21
20
8
25
21
24
17
4
3
3
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
SSE
10
NW
10
NNW
5
SSE
10
NW
5
NW
5
SSW
5
SE
5
NNW
5
E
5
NW
10
NNW
5
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
1:00PM0.58m
11:04PM0.75m
1:28PM0.64m
00:13AM0.69m
2:00PM0.71m
1:31AM0.63m
2:36PM0.78m
2:58AM0.57m
3:16PM0.85m
4:28AM0.54m
4:00PM0.91m
5:57AM0.52m
4:47PM0.96m
Low Tide
5:08PM0.48m
6:30AM0.14m
6:39PM0.44m
7:08AM0.17m
8:02PM0.36m
7:48AM0.22m
9:16PM0.27m
8:30AM0.28m
10:25PM0.16m
9:14AM0.35m
11:31PM0.07m
9:57AM0.40m
00:34AM-0.00m
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:39
7:39
7:39
7:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:47
4:47
4:49
4:50
4:50
4:51
4:52
 mm
1
Temp °C
10
9
7
9
9
7
10
11
9
9
10
7
12
12
8
11
11
8
12
12
7
Feels °C
6
7
4
7
7
4
8
9
6
7
8
4
9
10
5
8
8
5
9
10
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
17
0.6
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
21
0.4
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
288
190
76
37
36
16
24
21
35
107
55
21
20
4
25
21
24
17
4
3
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.1
S
19
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
20
0.2
ESE
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
2
67
7
3
3
4
1
1
8
5
1
7
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
ESE
11
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
10
0.1
S
7
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
2
2
47
11
10
6
8
1
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
Energy kJ
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
9
10
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
16
16
16
16
16
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
5
4
4
4
4
1
3
5
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
5
4
4
8
7
4
5
7
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
5
5
5
8
7
6
8
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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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