
Surf Forecasts:
Eaglehawk Neck Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, S swell with 506 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eaglehawk Neck Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eaglehawk Neck Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 10 | ESE 14 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 16 | ESE 11 | SE 10 |
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7 | 8 | 20 | 42 | 64 | 55 | 53 | 48 | 34 | 17 | 40 | 67 | 63 | 88 | 57 | 25 | 48 | 113 | 183 | 68 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:20PM0.99m | 7:00AM0.54m | 6:02PM1.00m | 7:45AM0.55m | 6:44PM1.01m | 8:27AM0.56m | 7:26PM1.01m | 9:09AM0.58m | 8:08PM0.99m | 9:50AM0.61m | 8:50PM0.97m | 10:30AM0.65m | 9:36PM0.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM0.39m | 00:51AM0.12m | 11:10AM0.40m | 1:33AM0.10m | 11:55AM0.40m | 2:13AM0.09m | 12:42PM0.40m | 2:52AM0.08m | 1:31PM0.40m | 3:29AM0.08m | 2:23PM0.41m | 4:05AM0.08m | 3:20PM0.40m | ||||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | |
— | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 15 | ESE 13 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 13 | ESE 11 | SSW 16 | S 16 |
167 | 153 | 110 | 158 | 405 | 487 | 636 | 508 | 484 | 17 | 400 | 203 | 134 | 92 | 77 | 58 | 39 | 229 | 84 | 421 | 612 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | S 10 | ESE 14 | SE 16 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | ESE 11 | SSW 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 |
7 | 8 | 20 | 42 | 64 | 55 | 53 | 48 | 61 | 6 | 40 | 67 | 63 | 88 | 57 | 89 | 126 | 113 | 71 | 68 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SE 13 | SE 18 | S 8 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 13 | E 16 | NE 8 | — | N 8 | SE 11 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | ESE 11 | S 18 | S 16 | E 16 | N 4 |
6 | 7 | 12 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | 34 | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | 18 | 135 | 25 | 48 | 99 | 183 | 5 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | N 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 4 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | W 4 | W 3 | SW 12 | NNW 3 | — | — | N 4 |
5 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 21 | 31 | 168 | 88 | 18 | 2725 | 1257 | 854 | 459 | 398 | 9 | 3 | 1042 | 2 | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 25 | 25 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 1236 | 100 | 30 | 38 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Eaglehawk Neck Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Eaglehawk Neck Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Eaglehawk Neck Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Eaglehawk Neck 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 (Eaglehawk Neck 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 Eaglehawk Neck 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.
Eaglehawk Neck Beach is 16 km (10 miles) from Port Arthur. If you plan a holiday in East Coast of Tasmania, look for hotels and other accommodation in Port Arthur. Port Arthur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










