Howrah Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.88° S 147.40° E

Howrah Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 15 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Howrah Beach sea temperature is
12.3°C
0.5° 

Howrah Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 2,062 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Howrah Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) 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 0.4m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 16th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 17s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 21st Sep)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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S
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0.6
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SSW
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17
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17
0.4
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12
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14
0.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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134
277
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487
Wind (km/h)
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20
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High Tide
10:17AM0.71m
00:41AM0.48m
10:48AM0.73m
2:17AM0.47m
11:26AM0.75m
12:10PM0.76m
4:09AM0.48m
4:27AM0.49m
1:51PM0.78m
4:51AM0.50m
2:43PM0.79m
Low Tide
5:59PM0.26m
3:40AM0.46m
6:52PM0.23m
3:44AM0.47m
7:40PM0.21m
8:25PM0.20m
5:17AM0.48m
9:09PM0.19m
6:36AM0.48m
9:51PM0.17m
7:47AM0.47m
10:33PM0.16m
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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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