Howrah Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.88° S 147.40° E

Howrah Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Howrah Beach sea temperature is
10.6° C
1.2° 

Howrah Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, S swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s. 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 0.7m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM. 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 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 13th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 14th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
17
0.2
S
16
0.6
SSW
6
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
17
0.3
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17
0.4
S
16
0.7
S
19
0.5
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
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17
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
14
0.2
S
15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
172
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22
26
23
48
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50
50
80
343
147
135
76
93
42
31
12
16
19
Wind (km/h)
20
S
10
WSW
10
W
5
WNW
15
N
10
WSW
15
W
10
NW
15
WNW
15
W
10
NW
15
W
10
WSW
10
NW
5
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SSE
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High Tide
5:17PM0.97m
8:24AM0.50m
6:12PM0.96m
9:17AM0.51m
7:05PM0.92m
10:01AM0.52m
7:59PM0.85m
10:36AM0.54m
8:53PM0.77m
11:05AM0.57m
9:49PM0.67m
11:28AM0.61m
10:51PM0.58m
Low Tide
1:17AM-0.01m
11:10AM0.47m
2:11AM0.01m
12:09PM0.47m
3:01AM0.05m
1:17PM0.46m
3:44AM0.11m
2:33PM0.46m
4:21AM0.19m
3:53PM0.44m
4:48AM0.26m
5:15PM0.41m
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Temp °C
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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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