Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.02° S 147.92° E

Eaglehawk Neck Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Eaglehawk Neck Reef sea temperature is
13.1° C
1.2° 

Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Eaglehawk Neck Reef surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, E swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ESE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Eaglehawk Neck Reef in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 17s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 12th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Eaglehawk Neck Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Mon afternoon).

Thu
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
2
1
1
0
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.6
E
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
SE
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.4
SE
8
1.3
NE
6
1.3
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.4
NE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
11
1
ENE
10
1.3
E
11
1.3
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
333
149
62
75
99
33
40
16
128
174
187
470
363
304
373
227
396
347
233
184
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
WSW
10
W
5
ESE
5
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
30
NNE
5
SW
25
SW
50
SW
35
WSW
10
NNW
10
NNE
20
N
35
N
10
WSW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:55AM0.63m
2:48PM0.99m
4:11AM0.61m
3:40PM1.04m
5:22AM0.60m
4:33PM1.08m
6:26AM0.60m
5:28PM1.11m
7:23AM0.60m
6:22PM1.11m
8:14AM0.61m
7:17PM1.09m
Low Tide
8:55PM0.17m
8:08AM0.32m
10:01PM0.10m
8:58AM0.36m
11:04PM0.03m
9:52AM0.38m
00:03AM-0.01m
10:47AM0.39m
00:58AM-0.04m
11:44AM0.39m
1:50AM-0.04m
12:42PM0.38m
2:39AM-0.02m
cloud
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7:13
7:11
7:11
7:09
7:07
7:07
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5:13
5:14
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:17
5:19
 mm
6
2
3
1
1
Temp °C
12
10
12
12
11
11
12
12
13
13
12
11
11
10
11
12
12
12
11
10
Feels °C
8
7
10
10
9
7
7
7
10
7
9
7
2
1
8
9
8
4
7
4
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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.

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