Howrah Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.88° S 147.40° E

Issued: 9 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Howrah Beach sea temperature is
11.1° C

1.4°C colder than average for this time of year


Howrah Beach surf forecast from 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 5 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, S swell with 930 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period. 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 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 5th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 5th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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 morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sun
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
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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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.6
SW
4
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
S
18
1.1
S
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
19
19
16
4
3
4
6
5
4
3
5
5
7
24
12
297
350
447
881
716
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNE
10
N
15
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
20
NNW
25
W
30
WSW
20
W
25
WSW
30
SW
25
SW
20
SW
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:29PM0.87m
7:10PM0.87m
7:51PM0.87m
8:33PM0.86m
12:25PM0.49m
9:17PM0.83m
12:38PM0.53m
10:07PM0.80m
1:00PM0.58m
Low Tide
2:05AM0.14m
2:48AM0.13m
3:31AM0.12m
4:10AM0.11m
4:46AM0.11m
1:49PM0.48m
5:21AM0.11m
3:31PM0.50m
5:54AM0.12m
5:08PM0.48m
clear
clear
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part cloud
light rain
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
7:41
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4:45
4:45
4:45
4:45
4:46
4:46
4:47
 mm
1
1
1
2
5
3
2
5
Temp °C
9
14
15
10
12
12
12
14
13
12
15
14
11
10
10
8
6
5
5
9
9
Feels °C
6
10
12
7
9
11
10
12
10
10
11
10
9
4
4
1
-1
-2
-2
2
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.2
S
18
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
18
19
19
16
4
3
4
3
5
4
3
3
5
4
24
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
S
16
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
3
1
3
3
4
6
1
1
6
5
3
7
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
18
0.1
E
11
0.1
S
17
0.2
ENE
9
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
2
6
2
5
8
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.6
SW
4
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
13
1.2
S
18
1.1
S
17
Energy kJ
1
1
12
297
350
447
881
716
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
Distance (km)
9
16
18
16
16
18
18
16
16
18
18
16
19
19
700
753
9
673
720
791
882
Best forecast wave conditions in East Coast of Tasmania
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
4
2
3
4
2
1
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
5
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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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