
Surf Forecasts:
Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SE swell with 65 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Eaglehawk Neck Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Eaglehawk Neck Reef in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 16s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | SSW 14 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 |
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98 | 48 | 25 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 43 | 20 | 18 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:14AM0.58m | 3:18PM0.91m | 4:18AM0.55m | 3:57PM0.94m | 5:18AM0.54m | 4:38PM0.97m | 6:12AM0.53m | 5:20PM0.99m | 7:00AM0.54m | 6:02PM1.00m | 7:45AM0.55m | 6:44PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:10AM0.40m | 1:33AM0.10m | 11:55AM0.40m | 2:13AM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
4:58 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 9 | 8 |
Feels °C | 3 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | ENE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 15 | S 16 | S 15 |
98 | 642 | 1016 | 2206 | 10 | 1398 | 1409 | — | 657 | 536 | 247 | 145 | 333 | 246 | 351 | 1354 | 1989 | 2065 | 1743 | 2293 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | S 10 | NE 10 | — | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SE 13 | ESE 14 | ESE 16 | ESE 16 | ESE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 |
139 | 48 | 25 | 25 | — | 479 | 4 | — | 480 | 192 | 87 | 48 | 7 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 43 | 20 | 18 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | N 5 | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | S 11 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | SE 18 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 | N 7 | — | — | — |
6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 38 | — | 8 | 7 | — | 12 | 2 | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 4 | W 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SSW 16 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 14 | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | SW 8 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | WSW 5 |
44 | 27 | 84 | 163 | 7697 | 30 | 45 | 2767 | — | — | 13 | 6 | — | 17 | 17 | 403 | — | 3 | 8 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 26 | 39 | 32 | 39 | 26 | 675 | 39 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 592 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 35 | 36 |
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Information about the Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Eaglehawk Neck Reef 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 Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Eaglehawk Neck Reef 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 Reef) 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 Reef 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 Reef is 15 km (9 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.










