Howrah Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 42.88° S 147.40° E

Howrah Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Howrah Beach sea temperature is
12.5°C
0.7° 

Howrah Beach surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 525 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s is also forecast. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 27th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 27th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
26
Sunday
27
Monday
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Tuesday
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S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
21
0.5
SSW
4
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
17
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
17
0.2
S
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
14
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9
11
25
50
45
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30
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25
71
39
40
23
23
20
Wind (km/h)
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NE
10
E
10
N
10
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
NW
5
NW
15
SSE
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
E
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:20PM0.78m
6:57AM0.60m
6:18PM0.75m
7:31AM0.65m
7:21PM0.70m
8:06AM0.69m
8:31PM0.65m
8:42AM0.74m
9:50PM0.60m
9:22AM0.78m
11:17PM0.57m
10:05AM0.82m
00:49AM0.55m
Low Tide
11:03AM0.41m
00:31AM0.17m
12:09PM0.38m
1:08AM0.20m
1:15PM0.33m
1:46AM0.25m
2:23PM0.27m
2:24AM0.31m
3:31PM0.21m
3:02AM0.38m
4:38PM0.15m
3:42AM0.44m
5:45PM0.09m
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Temp °C
18
17
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Feels °C
15
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14
9
7
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8
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9
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7
15
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12
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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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