
Surf Forecasts:
Eaglehawk Neck Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, S swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with ESE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eaglehawk Neck Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 4.5m 15s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Mon night, strong winds from the W by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the W by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 15 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | NNE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 13 | ESE 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
67 | 46 | 34 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 252 | 49 | 7 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 1:03AM0.71m | 2:03PM0.83m | 2:07AM0.63m | 2:40PM0.87m | 3:14AM0.58m | 3:18PM0.91m | 4:18AM0.55m | 3:57PM0.94m | 5:18AM0.54m | 4:38PM0.97m | 6:12AM0.53m | 5:20PM0.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:24PM0.36m | 7:20AM0.23m | 8:32PM0.32m | 7:53AM0.29m | 9:34PM0.27m | 8:27AM0.33m | 10:30PM0.22m | 9:03AM0.36m | 11:20PM0.18m | 9:43AM0.38m | 00:07AM0.15m | 10:25AM0.39m | 00:51AM0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
4:57 | — | — | 4:57 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | -1 | -2 | -7 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | — | SSW 13 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
168 | 140 | 198 | 172 | 137 | 147 | 98 | 784 | 1016 | 681 | 15 | 4369 | 2513 | 2137 | — | 277 | 252 | 317 | 158 | 208 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | S 17 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 7 |
67 | 97 | 269 | 145 | 98 | 115 | 139 | 48 | 25 | 290 | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | 33 | 165 | 49 | 90 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 12 | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 14 |
35 | 46 | 34 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 15 | W 4 | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 9 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
35 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 28 | 28 | 46 | 78 | 10049 | 28 | 100 | 195 | 1849 | 344 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 50 | 25 | 25 | 603 | 600 | 674 | 674 | 35 | 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.










